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

[NotTheBatesMotel]

For anyone who was in the same boat as me (not super pleased with 2018’s party), are you going to go again this year? Are the new offerings tempting you? Are there any resources that show party crowd predictions for this year? We would have to go 9/29.

One thing I have learned about Disney is how much going in with expectations/comparisons can impact our trips. Unfortunately, if you compare to "the way it used to be" at WDW, 9 times out of 10 you will be highly disappointed. I'm not saying that in a judgey way. The same thing happened to me with our last trip and After Hours. Comparing the first week in April AH to our experience in January, it was DRASTICALLY different. We were so disappointed because we went in expecting it to be like January. Luckily, I found the MNSSHP thread and obsessively read it last year so I went into it completely expecting crowds. Expecting the crowds make them easier to deal with IMO. Disney selling more tickets to nearly everything + the economy being in a state where people are dolling out thousands on extras for vacation...we've come to expect big crowds + a bit of chaos on all of our trips. Only you can determine if it's worth your time/money!

 

[Castlequeen5]

So we have one day for Disney during our summer trip to Florida. We were thinking about doing the MNSSHP on August 30th. I thought it offered a nice opportunity because I can grab a few FPs from 4-6. But this is my only day at Disney so I won't have a magic band for the parks (perhaps I can try to dig up last year's bands, but I doubt I'll find them). So that's my question: How could I use these FPs if I don't have a magicband? I fear I know the answer since Disney doesn't advertise the 4-6 window...I can't. Are my fears true?

They can give you a plastic ticket either at the gate, or for sure at guest services!

 

[cdoc29]

This may have already been asked so sorry if it's a repeat question. Can Adults wear face paint? My wife wants to go a Gamora from Gardians of the Galaxy and paint her face green. Does anyone know if Disney considers face paint a mask

 

[TommyMac_DisneyEdition]

They can give you a plastic ticket either at the gate, or for sure at guest services!

Wow. I was not expecting this answer! Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

This may have already been asked so sorry if it's a repeat question. Can Adults wear face paint? My wife wants to go a Gamora from Gardians of the Galaxy and paint her face green. Does anyone know if Disney considers face paint a mask

Yes!

 

[Dawn Peterson]

So we have one day for Disney during our summer trip to Florida. We were thinking about doing the MNSSHP on August 30th. I thought it offered a nice opportunity because I can grab a few FPs from 4-6. But this is my only day at Disney so I won't have a magic band for the parks (perhaps I can try to dig up last year's bands, but I doubt I'll find them). So that's my question: How could I use these FPs if I don't have a magicband? I fear I know the answer since Disney doesn't advertise the 4-6 window...I can't. Are my fears true?

I have never done it but I am pretty sure if your ticket is recorded in MDE you can make fast passes off it from 4-7. Never bought a MNSSHP ticket but if it is an actual ticket/card like regular admission tickets are I would think you could just hold it up to scan the fast pass.

 

[Disneybound!!]

Im going to cruella on thé 16th before flying home next Day. I will try to report back if i am not too jet lagged

I'm so looking forward to a review of this! I'll be watching to see what you think. I'm on the fence about booking.

 

[krd315]

I'm so looking forward to a review of this! I'll be watching to see what you think. I'm on the fence about booking.

We are going on 8-20!

 

[FoxC63]

Not to be a dewie downer, but a friendly reminder, the DIS moderators were very kind in saying that asking to be adopted is against board rules and regs. Kind DVC members can ask if anyone is interested in joining them if they like and then move any further conversations of that to a PM though.

The thread was created for DVC members to invite guests not DISer's who want to be let in. It doesn't violate any policy to simply post here or anywhere else of wanting to go.

"Please note that this thread only allows posts from DVC Members offering to include others as their guests. Requests to be a guest and those wanting to offer their opinion about violating DVC/DIS policy will be removed. "

"Disers asking to be "adopted" by a DVC member is ok, offering or requesting payment for this is NOT. "

 

[FoxC63]

WDW has posted the following info for MNSSHP!

Park Attractions and New Additions

• Space Mountain: Rocket through this popular attraction in complete darkness to the riffs and chords of a new hard-rockin’ soundtrack.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Set sail for the high seas and discover a crew of live pirates engaged in a whole new adventure doing what pirates do best: search for treasure!
• Mad Tea Party: Spin yourself into a frenzy as special lighting and music effects enhance the fur-raising experience!
• NEW! Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor: Follow a treat trail from our Human World into the Monster World and interact with a comic cast of monsters eager to learn about this holiday we call Halloween.

The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet – Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

• “Boo”
• “Cruella DeVil”
• “Darkness On The Delta”
• “Ghost Riders In The Sky”
• “Grim Grinning Ghosts”
• “Happy Trails To You”
• “Home On The Range”
• “Lone Prairie”
• “Rawhide”
• “The Headless Horseman”
• “The Oogie Boogie Song”
• “Trick Or Treat”
• “Tumblin' Tumbleweeds”
• “WaHoo”
• “Why Do They Call Me A Tenderfoot”

Not sure where the list of open attractions are. And I'm fairly certain these songs are the same from last year nonetheless I'm looking forward to this awesome performance!

 

[tnd]

I have a question for the experts. We are going be at Universal the week of 8/25 - 8/31. I was thinking of doing MNSSHP on 8/27 to get our Disney fix, but we will not have a car. I have two adults, 1 14 year old, 1 8 year old, and 1 4 year old to get to MK. I was thinking of Uber, but wondering if anyone has done that, or if you have another recommendation. I will have a small inflatable booster for my four year old.

Also - is it possible to confirm that you can enter MK at 4pm with a MNSSHP ticket? Thanks all!

 

[FoxC63]

I have a question for the experts. We are going be at Universal the week of 8/25 - 8/31. I was thinking of doing MNSSHP on 8/27 to get our Disney fix, but we will not have a car. I have two adults, 1 14 year old, 1 8 year old, and 1 4 year old to get to MK. I was thinking of Uber, but wondering if anyone has done that, or if you have another recommendation. I will have a small inflatable booster for my four year old.

Also - is it possible to confirm that you can enter MK at 4pm with a MNSSHP ticket? Thanks all!

You'll be fine and we'll be right behind you! Uber all the way!!
Yes 4pm has been the historical time.

Sorry, I will add some parties were let in between 3:45-4pm

 

[FoxC63]

Oops think I posted wrong thread. I’m talking about the Christmas parties

Well you're a long way from home!

 

[Ashmishgab]

So I hate being one of those Debbie Downer posters! Buuuuut last year we went to MNSSHP and were actually really disappointed with how crowded it was. We had gone in 2014, and it was so so awesome. 2018 though did not seem worth the money to us. I mean, we made the most of it and had a fun night, but I swore not to go again this year. Buuuuuuut now I’m looking at some of the new offerings, and we have off from work for a long weekend at the end of September, and now I’m debating on going.
For anyone who was in the same boat as me (not super pleased with 2018’s party), are you going to go again this year? Are the new offerings tempting you? Are there any resources that show party crowd predictions for this year? We would have to go 9/29.

We have actually started to make this our Halloween tradition since my daughter was born in 2015. 2015 I didn’t find out ab MNSSHP until it was too late to get tickets so we just did two park days. We went to MNSSHP 2016 & 2017, and last year our son was only 2 months old and with the start of flu season I didn’t want to take a chance bringing him on a plane. I’m sad to hear 2018 was a bad year. This year the only night we could attend is ON Halloween night so I am going in expecting MAJOR crowds. I purchased the Cruella party hoping that helps but I really wish they offered the viewing for the earlier parade. With a 4YO & 1YO we’ll just have to wait and see if they can last till the second parade!

 

[ksromack]

So, who is doing both add ons to MNSSHP? How are you spending your time? I'm trying to decide which one we will do and how to plan our time....or are we waiting for the first couple of parties?

 

[FoxC63]

So, who is doing both add ons to MNSSHP? How are you spending your time? I'm trying to decide which one we will do and how to plan our time....or are we waiting for the first couple of parties?

I believe @Cluelyss is doing both in one night ?
We'll be doing both as well but one on each of our party nights and our reservations are dependent upon the weather, if it's clear skies I'll be cancelling them.

 

[ksromack]

I believe @Cluelyss is doing both in one night ?
We'll be doing both as well but one on each of our party nights and our reservations are dependent upon the weather, if it's clear skies I'll be cancelling them.

But @Cluelyss is going our night to the party, right? I'm not above doing both in one night, just trying to figure out the logistics.

 

[FoxC63]

But @Cluelyss is going our night to the party, right? I'm not above doing both in one night, just trying to figure out the logistics.

Yes! The logistics hmm, well you'll have plenty of time to accomplish both but the Cruella's event is a bit more tricky. I think that depends on what else is on your itinerary right? Seeing how you've been here done that many times like Cluelyss, just enjoying the ambiance without the rush sounds posh to me. I have a soon to be 16 year old that's on the go. Doing both in one night will not be feasible, affordable yes but not feasible time wise.

 

[MarBee]

We have actually started to make this our Halloween tradition since my daughter was born in 2015. 2015 I didn’t find out ab MNSSHP until it was too late to get tickets so we just did two park days. We went to MNSSHP 2016 & 2017, and last year our son was only 2 months old and with the start of flu season I didn’t want to take a chance bringing him on a plane. I’m sad to hear 2018 was a bad year. This year the only night we could attend is ON Halloween night so I am going in expecting MAJOR crowds. I purchased the Cruella party hoping that helps but I really wish they offered the viewing for the earlier parade. With a 4YO & 1YO we’ll just have to wait and see if they can last till the second parade!

Don’t get me wrong- we still had a fun night. It was just super super crowded. Like more crowded than a regular park day by far. With your kids being little they will definitely have fun. We were just expecting minimal waits/walk on rides with our party. We couldn’t even do most of the ride so because the waits were so long.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Been away and just catching up on various parts of the DIS.

Thread Request

The DVC 2pm entry “guest” topic proved to be rather controversial last year, leading to several heated discussions, warnings, etc. I would refer folks to this post as to what ultimately became the position of the webmasters: https://www.disboards.com/threads/m...ing-for-dvc-early-entry.3701576/post-59687010

If folks want to do a similar thread this year, anyone is free to do so with similar guidelines.

Further discussion of the topic, offering of guest spots, etc. on this thread (the main MNSSHP thread) will be removed for being off topic. This thread is best suited for general MNSSHP event planning and discussion chatter.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Thank you!