"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So our costumes will most likely end up Starlord and maybe Rocket. I did Gamorra a few years ago and I was trying to get the green make up off for days.

Or I was an Ariel pirate mash up for D23 and my boyfriend has a Jack Sparrow so we could also dress as them.

 

[FoxC63]

So our costumes will most likely end up Starlord and maybe Rocket. I did Gamorra a few years ago and I was trying to get the green make up off for days.

Or I was an Ariel pirate mash up for D23 and my boyfriend has a Jack Sparrow so we could also dress as them.

Do you remember the Party Entrance, is it called a "Bypass"? Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

Anyway here's a few photos of the bypass:

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Do you remember the Party Entrance, is it called a "Bypass"? Thanks!

Yeah, they had this for my parties last year.

It is the overflow Main Street bypass. If you enter the park on the right hand side, go past where Mickey and Tink meet, it is there along the extreme edge of the park.

Cast members weren't always great guiding us over there, but we got our trick or treat bags, there were a few candy stops and some decorations you could pose with for pictures.

 

[LadyRayado]

What took place two years ago at your last party has changed, last year Disney set up a Party Specific Entrance. Guests were given a zip-lock bag of candy, wristbands and treat bags and lead behind the shops. We'll see what they do this year.

Oh, I see. Lead behind the shops? Where do you come out?

They did this at MVMCP last year too. We were given a map, wristbands, and sugar cookies, then led through the bypass which was lined with MVMCP CMs. They were definitely trying to direct the incoming crowds in that direction. It comes out by the Plaza. So you basically skip Main Street.

 

[FoxC63]

Oh, I see. Lead behind the shops? Where do you come out?

Yeah, they had this for my parties last year.

It is the overflow Main Street bypass. If you enter the park on the right hand side, go past where Mickey and Tink meet, it is there along the extreme edge of the park.

Cast members weren't always great guiding us over there, but we got our trick or treat bags, there were a few candy stops and some decorations you could pose with for pictures.

Do you remember where you came out from? For the life of me I cannot picture it.

 

[samara]

Okay, I am getting really nervous reading about all the lines for the party! I had planned to do the party on Thursday, October 5th, thinking that as a weekday it would be less crowded. But, DH and I booked the Tokyo pairing for the same day and it doesn't end until 6. It's the only day the pairing was available while we're there and I didn't realize that people lined up for party characters before 6. We mostly want to see the parade, the fireworks and the Hocus Pocus show and maybe ride some rides. However, I think we are going to Disneybound Lock and Shock (I have a stuffed Barrel to carry around so it would be really cool to get a picture with Jack and Sally...

Should I change plans and go to the party on Friday 10/6? If I do, I'll have to adjust our Fantasmic dining package for another night. Or is there any chance of seeing them even though we'll be arriving late on the 5th?

 

[LadyRayado]

Do you remember where you came out from? For the life of me I cannot picture it.

Apparently there is one on each side. Here's the one we used, it comes out by The Plaza. The other comes out by Crystal Palace.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

So our costumes will most likely end up Starlord and maybe Rocket. I did Gamorra a few years ago and I was trying to get the green make up off for days.

Or I was an Ariel pirate mash up for D23 and my boyfriend has a Jack Sparrow so we could also dress as them.

If ya end up doing gamora again mac's cleanse off oil:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13826/810/products/skincare/removers/cleanse-off-oil

was able to get mine off in about 30 mins. Trick is to not get the makeup wet once its on or it dyes in and takes ages to get off.

 

[FoxC63]

Main Street Bypass:

 

[FoxC63]

Apparently there is one on each side. Here's the one we used, it comes out by The Plaza. The other comes out by Crystal Palace.

Ha! Beat me to it!

 

[inspectorgadget]

Thanks for posting the images of the walkways!

 

[Bex258]

Thank you both! It sounds like I don't need to worry too much about it then. Jasmine would be my only real issue as she is currently my daughter's favorite. I would hate to get in line for her and then meet Aladdin, lol. It would be nice to meet Belle, but we will also be trying for ETwB on a MK park day and we could always try at Epcot as well for Belle. I honestly don't think that we will be trying to meet anyone else unless we stumble upon a short line. We will be doing Minnie's Seasonal Dine Lunch at H&V and I think that they change the theme for the season and it will be Halloween-themed while we're there. Although I don't know if they will be in costume or not.

My DD is a bit of a nervous/anxious child so we will not be trying to meet any villains and even the 7D/Pooh wouldn't be high on our priority list. Seriously - she cried when I told her I signed her up for the Snow White ballet that her dance school is doing and when I asked her why, she said she was scared of the Evil Queen.

I think before Jasmine met with Genie. That's a good idea about Belle, ETwB is the yellow/gold dress and Epcot is her blue one. From what I saw in previous years they are in costumes at the Seasonal Dine, different to MNSSHP though but it cuts those characters out for you.

Awh, I'm only meeting Gaston because Belles there, I saw videos and felt a bit intimidated by him, I'd be fine in a group.

Okay, I am getting really nervous reading about all the lines for the party! I had planned to do the party on Thursday, October 5th, thinking that as a weekday it would be less crowded. But, DH and I booked the Tokyo pairing for the same day and it doesn't end until 6. It's the only day the pairing was available while we're there and I didn't realize that people lined up for party characters before 6. We mostly want to see the parade, the fireworks and the Hocus Pocus show and maybe ride some rides. However, I think we are going to Disneybound Lock and Shock (I have a stuffed Barrel to carry around so it would be really cool to get a picture with Jack and Sally...

Should I change plans and go to the party on Friday 10/6? If I do, I'll have to adjust our Fantasmic dining package for another night. Or is there any chance of seeing them even though we'll be arriving late on the 5th?

You could queue up when you get in (expect to be waiting a long time though) then fireworks, 2nd parade and the last Hocus Pocus show. (that would start from around 10pm if they do celebrate the magic on the castle or at least that's when you'd want to be at the hub by. What time are you planning on getting there?
I would guess if you started queuing up at 7pm you might be done with Jack and Sally around 8:30pm but I don't know when they break and if they stop for the first parade. Then you have a bit of time for rides before the rest.

 

[Tk0021]

I booked 3 FPs yesterday with no problem

3.30 to 4.30 Space Mountain
4.30 to 5.30 Peter Pan
5.30 to 6.30 Splash Mountain

Have Crystal Palace reservations for 6.40. My first MNSSHP, going to be a great night I think

I was able to do the same thing.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Okay, I am getting really nervous reading about all the lines for the party! I had planned to do the party on Thursday, October 5th, thinking that as a weekday it would be less crowded. But, DH and I booked the Tokyo pairing for the same day and it doesn't end until 6. It's the only day the pairing was available while we're there and I didn't realize that people lined up for party characters before 6. We mostly want to see the parade, the fireworks and the Hocus Pocus show and maybe ride some rides. However, I think we are going to Disneybound Lock and Shock (I have a stuffed Barrel to carry around so it would be really cool to get a picture with Jack and Sally...

Should I change plans and go to the party on Friday 10/6? If I do, I'll have to adjust our Fantasmic dining package for another night. Or is there any chance of seeing them even though we'll be arriving late on the 5th?

Of course there is a chance, but you'll probably have to wait in a longer line. In the past Jack and Sally have started meeting before 7, so the best strategy was always to line up at 4 and see them before the party time even started. However, that is not a guarantee they'll meet early this year so you'll have to wait until the first party to see.

I might schedule a second Fantasmic dining package night just in case you do want to do the Friday party. You can always cancel that. Then I'd wait until after the first party and see if they start to meet early. If they do, it'd be very advantageous for you to meet them before 7.

But really, you should be able to line up for those guys a bit before the first parade. You'll meet them, then see fireworks, see the second parade, do rides, and I always recommend seeing the last Hocus Pocus show. In the past it has started at midnight so you won't be spending any party time watching, since the rest of the party will be closed at that time.

 

[Speri337]

Apparently there is one on each side. Here's the one we used, it comes out by The Plaza. The other comes out by Crystal Palace.

What is this? Is it a completely separate entrance to the party? How do you get back there?

 

[FeralCatRogue]

What is this? Is it a completely separate entrance to the party? How do you get back there?

Last year you had an option to be filtered down another path with your party ticket that had some treats and stuff so you would not be impeded by the exiting crowd.

 

[wehrengrizz]

I have a costume conundrum. I do not do well in the heat at all so was just going to Disneybound as Ursula (I'm a rather Ursula-shaped lady with very short, very blonde hair so it seemed a natural fit). Basically, a black tank top, black maxi skirt, and red lipstick (with perhaps a seashell necklace if I can find one). My kids think that's not enough of a costume and they want me to try to make my hair white (they also wanted me to put on purple makeup but I put my foot down on that one). I was thinking some spray-on hair color for the evening. Will the heat and humidity make my head itch, or worse, cause the stuff to drip everywhere? If so, will I be recognizable without it?

Maybe a wrap or scarf as a PP suggested, or get a few yards of purple sequin-y fabric, cut some strips in it and wrap around your waist? Or even like a shiny sheer fabric? Seriously the black outfit and a great necklace would make it pretty fantastic anyway! sounds fun!

the most popular characters (based on prev years) are the 7 dwarves, Jack and Sally, and Pook and friends. Others can have lengthy waits as well like Cruella, Queen of Hearts (was with the tweedles last year), Minnie/Donald and Dailey depending on when you hit those lines

Silly question: Do the characters meet through the whole party? (Obviously w/ breaks) I am definitely staying the entire time so could catch the 2nd parade...maybe lining up at the end of 1st parade --since characters are probably IN that haha-- and get a good spot? I'd love to try to catch as many as possible, because I've never done a party before! Thanks!

 

[kizmet311]

Since we will be going straight to BBB after we re-enter the park for the party, should we go ahead and take the detoured path? Will that still get us to BBB faster than walking through a crowded Main Street?

 

[inspectorgadget]

Last year you had an option to be filtered down another path with your party ticket that had some treats and stuff so you would not be impeded by the exiting crowd.

There's something about walking down main street with the seasonal decorations though, versus behind buildings. I wouldn't think the crowds to be too bad at 4:00 right?