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

[Lyons Family]

I wonder if that tropical storm or whatever it is called will have any impact on Disneys party nights these next couple days?

 

[twinmom13]

twinmom13 ~ How wet did you get on Splash? Is the splash level turned down to avoid ruining costumes? We would love to ride it at the party, but we don't want to walk around soaking wet or ruin our party ears. We've been there in cold weather when the splash is turned off and in hot weather when everyone gets soaked.

Definitely not turned down. I got a giant splash in the face and hair during the party. Of course, I was sitting in the front, so ymmv. Not too wet other that the face and head, luckily. We put accessories in our tot bag and put it in the floor, and everything stayed dry. It was definitely worth it — riding in the dark is amazing! The drop feels much more intense.

 

[Castlequeen5]

Okay so we’ve dropped the Cruella’s Hideaway and decided the money was better spent on a 2nd party. Now we’ll be going on the 25th and 27th.

For our first party, we plan to finish our fastpasses and then get in line for the 7 dwarves around 5:15. Then at the 2nd party, part of our group plans to line up for J&S at 4:00. And later we will get in line for Tarzan & Jane around 6:00. After the meet and greets, we plan to TOT, watch the fireworks, watch the 2nd parade and ride a few rides. Between the 2 parties, we’d like to ride HM and any of the rides that are specially themed for the party. Does this sound reasonable? We’re pretty flexible, so we can adjust as needed.

 

[mesaboy2]

I wonder if that tropical storm or whatever it is called will have any impact on Disneys party nights these next couple days?

This is no Dorian, and unlikely to do much of anything in central Florida outside of some passing rain.

 

[TinkOhio]

Definitely not turned down. I got a giant splash in the face and hair during the party. Of course, I was sitting in the front, so ymmv. Not too wet other that the face and head, luckily. We put accessories in our tot bag and put it in the floor, and everything stayed dry. It was definitely worth it — riding in the dark is amazing! The drop feels much more intense.

Thank you

 

[MemoryMakers]

At the party. All characters in Storybook circus will be inside tonight. Got in line for 7D (characters...not ride) at 5:00. 5 groups back.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I blame the die-hard SW fans for this. They didn’t show up; they pitched a temper-tantrum about how the land wasn’t based on a place in the movies; they constantly criticize it for what it isn’t and some root for its failure, etc.

Then, you hear from people like Kevin on The DIS Unplugged, who, while extremely hilarious in his retelling of events, got very annoyed when CMs *were* staying in character. My guess is that there are a large number of “Kevins” out there who just don’t want to engage in the immersion.

On a more personal level, we *loved* GE! My brother could not have been more excited by it! We saw characters roaming and interacting with guests every time we were there. (I even got sassy with a Stormtrooper.) We thought the criticisms of MF:SR were way overblown.

The one place where we thought the immersion was fantastic, but could also go even further, is Oga’s Cantina. Our bartender was fun and engaging! We really enjoyed our two-drink, 45 minute time in there. But how awesome would it be if there were some characters in THERE?!? That is the perfect place for your reputation to come into play and to bring the immersion to the next level. People going there would be given a heads-up that the expectation is you play along with the story. I imagine the cost to WDW would be minimal - just the cost for talent.

It makes me sad/disappointed that Disney is softening/removing the playful elements, but again, what is a company to do when the people for whom this immersion was created don’t show up?

Okay so we’ve dropped the Cruella’s Hideaway and decided the money was better spent on a 2nd party. Now we’ll be going on the 25th and 27th.

For our first party, we plan to finish our fastpasses and then get in line for the 7 dwarves around 5:15. Then at the 2nd party, part of our group plans to line up for J&S at 4:00. And later we will get in line for Tarzan & Jane around 6:00. After the meet and greets, we plan to TOT, watch the fireworks, watch the 2nd parade and ride a few rides. Between the 2 parties, we’d like to ride HM and any of the rides that are specially themed for the party. Does this sound reasonable? We’re pretty flexible, so we can adjust as needed.

We lined up for the Tarzan group at 6:30 and were about the 4th group in line. 6 might be a bit too early.

If you have day tickets at all, get line for Jack and Sally by 3:45. We were in line at 3:30 and the line really got out of hand once the MNSSHP tickets were allowed in. It grows FAST.

 

[FoxC63]

Perhaps some relevant news for some:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1184939147313762307

Since they are selling them during the day, before the party starts, I'm going to be really ticked if these sell out before our party on the 29th.

I agree! I'm going on the 27th and will feel the same way.

I'm surprised the only item that has been reported so far as sold out is the exclusive Mickey & Minnie magicband and we do not have confirmation if that is park wide at Magic Kingdom. Also there was a report about three or four weeks ago the standard Halloween pins were 25% off in HS. This makes me believe Disney produced more merchandise this year than ever before.

Lastly, ShopDisney is currently offering a discount which is unprecedented; two years ago they offered it during the last week in October and last year it was available on Nov 1st.


I agree, we've attended the last two parties of the Halloween season for years, not having items available has been a major disappointment. Hopefully you'll find what you want!

https://www.shopdisney.com/

 

[Castlequeen5]

We lined up for the Tarzan group at 6:30 and were about the 4th group in line. 6 might be a bit too early.

If you have day tickets at all, get line for Jack and Sally by 3:45. We were in line at 3:30 and the line really got out of hand once the MNSSHP tickets were allowed in. It grows FAST.

Thank you for the tips! I'm glad to know we may have some extra time before the Tarzan meet! We have APs, but our friends don't. They are planning to head straight there when they're allowed in.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Thank you for the tips! I'm glad to know we may have some extra time before the Tarzan meet! We have APs, but our friends don't. They are planning to head straight there when they're allowed in.

I'm not exaggerating though, about the jack and Sally line. If they can try to be at the front of the turnstiles and go straight there, it could be the difference between an additional hour wait for the characters.

 

[Castlequeen5]

I'm not exaggerating though, about the jack and Sally line. If they can try to be at the front of the turnstiles and go straight there, it could be the difference between an additional hour wait for the characters.

Thank you. I'll be sure and let them know to get there ASAP!

 

[AliceandPete]

Oh boy . I’ve been quietly reading along for months and dreaming of our trip way in the future. All of a sudden I’m six days away from leaving and it feels very real. We are at the October 29th party. I need to make a detailed plan.. this is not a “wing it and hope for the best “ kind of thing. It’s going to be way too busy for that .

So far our priorities are ,
SOTMK card ,
DS may want a popcorn bucket or sipper ,
Cadaver Dans,
Meeting Gravediggers
Meeting Monsters Inc characters ( we’re in Monsters University costumes)
Perhaps a few more characters (none of the really popular ones and if lines are too long we will skip )
Riding Pirates and Space Mountain
TOT ... this I am happy to leave until later in the night so as not to lug the candy around but we will jump in a line if it doesn’t seem really long
Plaza Garden dessert party for fireworks
Parade ( probably second one )
Try to catch last Hocus Pocus show if we can

Does this all seem doable? I will take a chunk of time today to try to bang out a schedule and I will tweak from there. We went to one party before but it wasn’t very busy.

 

[sophy1996]

Oh boy . I’ve been quietly reading along for months and dreaming of our trip way in the future. All of a sudden I’m six days away from leaving and it feels very real. We are at the October 29th party. I need to make a detailed plan.. this is not a “wing it and hope for the best “ kind of thing. It’s going to be way too busy for that .

So far our priorities are ,
SOTMK card ,
DS may want a popcorn bucket or sipper ,
Cadaver Dans,
Meeting Gravediggers
Meeting Monsters Inc characters ( we’re in Monsters University costumes)
Perhaps a few more characters (none of the really popular ones and if lines are too long we will skip )
Riding Pirates and Space Mountain
TOT ... this I am happy to leave until later in the night so as not to lug the candy around but we will jump in a line if it doesn’t seem really long
Plaza Garden dessert party for fireworks
Parade ( probably second one )
Try to catch last Hocus Pocus show if we can

Does this all seem doable? I will take a chunk of time today to try to bang out a schedule and I will tweak from there. We went to one party before but it wasn’t very busy.

If you keep your character expectations loose, you can probably accomplish most if not all of these priorities.

On 10/6, we did some rides with FPs before the party, ate at Skipper's, and did a couple more rides, all before 7. We caught the first Cadaver Dans show, did some TOT, met gravediggers and did magic shots, did Pirates (said 30 minute wait but was 30 minutes including ride), and rode Teacups with overlay, before checking in for the Plaza dessert party before 8:45. After grabbing some desserts and drinks, and seeing the headless horseman before the first parade, we rode Buzz twice and TTA and did TOT at Monsters Inc. before going to the fireworks viewing area around 9:50-10:00. Saw fireworks at 10:15, went to Cruella's, sat there for a bit (we had planned to go out and do more TOT or another ride, but it was pouring rain), then watched the second parade from the reserved viewing area (parade was super slow and arrived late due to rain, leaving us unable to do anything after because it didn't finish until 12:10). We sat at Cruella's again for a bit, and then did some magic shots on the way out. This party was not sold out, but seemed busy.

I think for the Monsters Inc. characters you'll have to meet them at their dance party. We saw them out dancing when we were riding TTA.

 

[AliceandPete]

If you keep your character expectations loose, you can probably accomplish most if not all of these priorities.

On 10/6, we did some rides with FPs before the party, ate at Skipper's, and did a couple more rides, all before 7. We caught the first Cadaver Dans show, did some TOT, met gravediggers and did magic shots, did Pirates (said 30 minute wait but was 30 minutes including ride), and rode Teacups with overlay, before checking in for the Plaza dessert party before 8:45. After grabbing some desserts and drinks, and seeing the headless horseman before the first parade, we rode Buzz twice and TTA and did TOT at Monsters Inc. before going to the fireworks viewing area around 9:50-10:00. Saw fireworks at 10:15, went to Cruella's, sat there for a bit (we had planned to go out and do more TOT or another ride, but it was pouring rain), then watched the second parade from the reserved viewing area (parade was super slow and arrived late due to rain, leaving us unable to do anything after because it didn't finish until 12:10). We sat at Cruella's again for a bit, and then did some magic shots on the way out. This party was not sold out, but seemed busy.

I think for the Monsters Inc. characters you'll have to meet them at their dance party. We saw them out dancing when we were riding TTA.

Thank you this is really helpful . I hadn’t even considered we could check in at the dessert party and then go do some other things before fireworks.
Does anyone have any opinions on the best time to line up for the dessert party check in ?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thank you this is really helpful . I hadn’t even considered we could check in at the dessert party and then go do some other things before fireworks.
Does anyone have any opinions on the best time to line up for the dessert party check in ?

My opinion is you can time it to whatever suits your plan. I've done two dessert parties now and I rate attendance as medium to moderate. It is a very casual affair and you can time things - your arrival, how long you eat, when you go to the garden, etc - at whatever timing fits with how your evening is going.

 

[Alabama Minnie]

Attended the 10/14 Party. If it was sold-out, it really wasn't that bad IMO. We had front-row viewing for the Parade and "pretty-good" FW viewing. Only wish we had been able to see Moana and ride Pirates but the kids were too tired after the FW.

 

[AliceandPete]

My opinion is you can time it to whatever suits your plan. I've done two dessert parties now and I rate attendance as medium to moderate. It is a very casual affair and you can time things - your arrival, how long you eat, when you go to the garden, etc - at whatever timing fits with how your evening is going.

So even with a sold out party I don’t run the risk of having no view at all if I check in and come back later ? I don’t really know how many people they pack in there . If so it will be great to check in early, enjoy a few desserts and then go do a few more rides!

 

[sophy1996]

Thank you this is really helpful . I hadn’t even considered we could check in at the dessert party and then go do some other things before fireworks.
Does anyone have any opinions on the best time to line up for the dessert party check in ?

There was no line to check in when we arrived sometime between 8:30 and 8:45 or so. Two different desks for the two parties. The eating area for the Plaza dessert party wasn't full (though it filled in more while we were there), nor was the viewing area (we had plenty of space all around us on the lawn, even during the show). They told us when we checked in that we could leave and come back and someone would escort us to the viewing area, but that wasn't necessary. We knew where the area was, took ourselves there when we were ready (after we'd been in Tomorrowland) and showed our wristbands, and it was fine.

 

[AliceandPete]

There was no line to check in when we arrived sometime between 8:30 and 8:45 or so. Two different desks for the two parties. The eating area for the Plaza dessert party wasn't full (though it filled in more while we were there), nor was the viewing area (we had plenty of space all around us on the lawn, even during the show). They told us when we checked in that we could leave and come back and someone would escort us to the viewing area, but that wasn't necessary. We knew where the area was, took ourselves there when we were ready (after we'd been in Tomorrowland) and showed our wristbands, and it was fine.

Thank you, that sounds much better than I was picturing.

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

First Timers! I am bringing my almost 4 year old, mom and sister to mnsshp ( first time for everyone!). We are going on Nov 1 and I am full on preparing myself for the crazy as this is the last party of the year, a Friday, close to Halloween, and a run Disney weekend.

Any suggestions on the must do’s and in what order to do them? We don’t plan on visiting characters due to all of the crowd driving factors above.

Thanks in advance, love these boards!