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

[SaraJR]

MORE COSTUME PICS?!! PLEASE <3

 

[dachsie]

Has anyone done the party solo? Is it worth it? I’ve never done it before and no one coming with me wants to do it. They are also leaving before me, so I’ll have a day to do it by myself if I decide.

I did last year and had a blast. I did Pooh and gang, Donald/Daisy and the gravediggers, got boatloads of candy and rode a few rides. Go for it!

 

[menotyou21]

@Buzz2014 - we must have been just behind you. We were wearing Eagles jerserys. You?

 

[menotyou21]

MNSSHP 2019 (8/30)

I'm not much for writing reports, but if any of this helps, great. Like many others have said, the party seemed fairly low in attendance. It's my first time, so I can't gauge it against another.

My times are fairly on point, with a couple TOT not written down. For the adults or solo, we were 2 adults, no kids. I did find the CMs were primarily not as interested in giving us much candy. We didn't mind at all, but just info if TOT matters to you.

3:35 at ttc
3:55 wristband
BTMR FP canceled
4:10 IASM
4:30 FP Splash Mt
4:55 CHH (mobile order in less than 1 min)
Place was empty
5:24 FP Space Mt
5:45 7D M&G 3rd row behind wooden wall or about 100ppl. Starting at 6:15: 1 1/2 rows in 15 min. 4 rows 30 min. The back of the line is shorter at 6:45 then when I arrived at 5:45. 5 1/4 rows in 45 min. Next in line at 7:15.
7:25 Ariel TOT 3 min
7:30 7DMT (posted 25 min wait) Rode @7:53
8:01 Mickeys Philharmagic TOT deceiving line. Done at 8:05
8:10 HM (posted 25min wait) got to see Madame Renata chatting it up. On @8:27
8:35 Thunder Mt
2 TOT
Waited for parade
9:11 Headless horseman
9:15 parade - only watched a few min
9:25 PoTC - walk on
9:40 get firework spot (front railing on the fountain garden, immediately next to HC spot)
10:15 firework show
10:45 Space Mt (posted 10 min wait) got on at 11:09
11:18 Buzz
11:25 tiny line for Lotso Bear
11:28-11:44 met all 4 princesses - this was a blast. We were the only people in there with them. They were incredible! Excellent Cinderella and Tiana. Rapunzel was hilarious and Elena was fun "talkative".
11:45 PP - ride shut down and we were 5th in line.
11:55 Mickey M&G (posted 5 minutes wait time) - always longer with Mickey, but I was solo at this point and he was fun
12:10 saw rest of Hocus Pocus.

We were the only people on our bus to Hilton LBV @ DS

 

[FoxC63]

Awesome, where did you find the hitchhiking ghosts?
Can’t you have the hotel ship everything?

They all light up but only Phineas plays part of the "Grim Grinning Ghosts" theme song.

Gus Beignet / Donut Holder

Golden Oak Outpost - I believe my son purchased him at 7pm. Comes with a small bag of donuts.

Phineas Popcorn Holder

Liberty Square PC Cart - My husband purchased him at 7pm

Ezra Sipper

Columbia Harbor House (closes 8pm) they start selling him at 7pm. Must stand in the regular line just to get him and it comes with a beverage in a separate cup.

 

[andrniki]

MORE COSTUME PICS?!! PLEASE <3

I posted this pic of my family on the costume thread, but I can put it here too . My youngest was a trooper in the heat!

 

[FoxC63]

Cruella's Halloween Hide-A-Way

Unlike the Firework dessert parties, you can check in starting at 2pm. We received our Hide-A-Way wristbands at 4:10. Cruella met everyone at their tables and PhotoPass was available. I believe first night reviews of this event ran differently. She spent enough time at each table and was very engaging. Cruella's laughter echoed throughout the building! What a hoot! Note: Cruella also roams in Fantasyland during the party.

As for the food, it was okay. Drinks, well... AWESOME!

Cast Member "Kimmy" was wonderful, very welcoming from the moment you enter Tony's Square Restaurant. She's happy to help. If you have any questions and if she doesn't know the answer she'll find it out for you offering food & beverages while waiting.
Your group must be with you at check-in. CM's will place Hide-A-Way wristbands on your left wrist.
Tip: Kimmy held our bags when we left to watch the parade which was extremely helpful, we had a lot of bags! One amazing lady!

They did check for Hide-A-Way wristbands at the Flag Pole and patrolled this area the entire time of the parade.
NOTE: This post has been updated.

 

[FoxC63]

MORE COSTUME PICS?!! PLEASE <3

Timothy Mouse & Popcorn Vendors and Lots-o' Huggin Bear 6:40-7:10

We went to the candy store on Main Street and was randomly given a “best costume” pin from cast member

Ha! We did too at Town Square Theater PhotoPass location from Cast Member "Courtney" She also gave my son his "Birthday Button"!

LOVE her!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

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Timothy Mouse & Popcorn Vendors and Lots-o' Huggin Bear 6:40-7:10



Ha! We did too at Town Square Theater PhotoPass location from Cast Member "Courtney" She also gave my son his "Birthday Button"!
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LOVE her!!!

You guys look AMAZING!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

MORE COSTUME PICS?!! PLEASE <3

 

[Dawn Peterson]

Would anyone be able to check my plan for MNSSHP? Just me and my 10 year old who probably can’t last past 11 on September 20. She loves fireworks and hates parades. We are using park tickets at 7am that morning to get all the rides done.

5pm Garden Grill
7:00; Sorcerer Card, Monsters Inc TOT, Space Mountain
8:00; grab snack and spot for Hocus Pocus
9:00; Haunted Mansion (outside only), Pirates, any TOT we see with short lines
10:00; grab spot for FW and leave right afterwards. (I don’t mind if we miss projections or Jack if we can exit easily. We are planing on monorail because we are at YC. Would busses be significantly better?

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Would anyone be able to check my plan for MNSSHP? Just me and my 10 year old who probably can’t last past 11 on September 20. She loves fireworks and hates parades. We are using park tickets at 7am that morning to get all the rides done.

5pm Garden Grill
7:00; Sorcerer Card, Monsters Inc TOT, Space Mountain
8:00; grab snack and spot for Hocus Pocus
9:00; Haunted Mansion (outside only), Pirates, any TOT we see with short lines
10:00; grab spot for FW and leave right afterwards. (I don’t mind if we miss projections or Jack if we can exit easily. We are planing on monorail because we are at YC. Would busses be significantly better?

I think you'll be cutting it close to get from Garden Grill at 5 to being in MK at 7. A character meal typically takes about 1 1/2 hours and if they're running even a little behind, you're going to be very close to 7 then taking 2 monorails to MK.

I would plan on a bus back to YC, Epcot will be closed by the time you get there.

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Would anyone be able to check my plan for MNSSHP? Just me and my 10 year old who probably can’t last past 11 on September 20. She loves fireworks and hates parades. We are using park tickets at 7am that morning to get all the rides done.

5pm Garden Grill
7:00; Sorcerer Card, Monsters Inc TOT, Space Mountain
8:00; grab snack and spot for Hocus Pocus
9:00; Haunted Mansion (outside only), Pirates, any TOT we see with short lines
10:00; grab spot for FW and leave right afterwards. (I don’t mind if we miss projections or Jack if we can exit easily. We are planing on monorail because we are at YC. Would busses be significantly better?

I wouldn't think you'll be at MK at 7:00 with a 5pm GG. You'll have to eat, get to the front of Epcot, catch the monorail, transfer at the TTC. I guess it's possible but that all seems pretty tight to me.

Epcot will be closed by the time you're there, so you won't be able to get from the front of the park where the monorail drops you off through to the back for YC. Definitely a bus (or spring for a Lyft) situation.

ETA: Hahaha, @lvcourtneyy, great minds think alike

 

[zuzu310]

Can anyone tell me if the Headless Horseman only rides on Main Street or does he also start the parade in Frontierland also? We are thinking of scoping out a spot in Frontierland for the parade but my son wants to see him (if it's not raining).

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Can anyone tell me if the Headless Horseman only rides on Main Street or does he also start the parade in Frontierland also? We are thinking of scoping out a spot in Frontierland for the parade but my son wants to see him (if it's not raining).

He is in Frontierland. The Zootopia portion is the only thing that's Main St only.

 

[Dawn Peterson]

I think you'll be cutting it close to get from Garden Grill at 5 to being in MK at 7. A character meal typically takes about 1 1/2 hours and if they're running even a little behind, you're going to be very close to 7 then taking 2 monorails to MK.

I would plan on a bus back to YC, Epcot will be closed by the time you get there.

Definitely forgot about Epcot closing. Thanks!

 

[Dawn Peterson]

I wouldn't think you'll be at MK at 7:00 with a 5pm GG. You'll have to eat, get to the front of Epcot, catch the monorail, transfer at the TTC. I guess it's possible but that all seems pretty tight to me.

Epcot will be closed by the time you're there, so you won't be able to get from the front of the park where the monorail drops you off through to the back for YC. Definitely a bus (or spring for a Lyft) situation.

ETA: Hahaha, @lvcourtneyy, great minds think alike

I have no idea why I keep thinking Epcot is open late. Thanks!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

I wouldn't think you'll be at MK at 7:00 with a 5pm GG. You'll have to eat, get to the front of Epcot, catch the monorail, transfer at the TTC. I guess it's possible but that all seems pretty tight to me.

Epcot will be closed by the time you're there, so you won't be able to get from the front of the park where the monorail drops you off through to the back for YC. Definitely a bus (or spring for a Lyft) situation.

ETA: Hahaha, @lvcourtneyy, great minds think alike

Definitely lol! These planner minds always thinking!

 

[Ashmishgab]

Cruella's Halloween Hide-A-Way
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Unlike the Firework dessert parties, you can check in starting at 2pm. We received our Hide-A-Way wristbands at 4:10. Cruella met everyone at their tables and PhotoPass was available. I believe first night reviews of this event ran differently. She spent enough time at each table and was very engaging. Cruella's laughter echoed throughout the building! What a hoot!

As for the food, it was okay. Drinks, well... AWESOME!

Cast Member "Kimmy" was wonderful, very welcoming from the moment you enter Tony's Square Restaurant. She's happy to help. If you have any questions and if she doesn't know the answer she'll find it out for you offering food & beverages while waiting.
Tip: Kimmy held our bags when we left to watch the parade which was extremely helpful, we had a lot of bags! One amazing lady!
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They did check for Hide-A-Way wristbands at the Flag Pole and patrolled this area the entire time of the parade.

Thank you so much! I’ve been back and forth with myself on whether to cancel or not. Being that you can check in so early that pushes me towards keeping the reservation. I was worried that we wouldn’t be able to get a good spot for the first parade, have to check in around the same time as the first parade, and miss some of it or get stuck with a terrible spot. Did your entire party need to be present to check in? It’s nice to see that Cruella visits every table, and that she’s not just standing in one place like one of the vlogs I watched. Was she there the entire time or did she take any breaks? Thank you again for this review it has really helped me in my planning!

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you so much! I’ve been back and forth with myself on whether to cancel or not. Being that you can check in so early that pushes me towards keeping the reservation. I was worried that we wouldn’t be able to get a good spot for the first parade, have to check in around the same time as the first parade, and miss some of it or get stuck with a terrible spot. Did your entire party need to be present to check in? It’s nice to see that Cruella visits every table, and that she’s not just standing in one place like one of the vlogs I watched. Was she there the entire time or did she take any breaks? Thank you again for this review it has really helped me in my planning!

Yes, your entire group needs to be with you. Kimmy or the person at the podium must put the wristband on your left wrist for you.
I'll be sure to add that into the post, that's a great question. Cruella does take breaks and roams during the party in Fantasyland. I'll have to go through my notes for exact times. Packing as we're flying back to Detroit tomorrow morning.