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

[la79al]

Would you expect it to be not as busy on Monday even though it's Columbus Day?

I would think Monday would be less crowded because kids have to be at school on Tuesday. At the locals might skip it.

 

[la79al]

Can anyone tell me where the Main Street bypass ends? We want to go that way but I feel like all the FP we want are on the other side of the park. Trying to avoid the rushed feeling this time around.

 

[SharonEM]

Correct - however that's just my opinion/feeling/sense/thought.
Most people have to work on 10/10.

I thought about that too. I'm leaning toward 10/9...it's the last day of our trip and it would be a nice conclusion to a short stay, I think. I suspect both parties will be busy, so maybe I'm splitting hairs at this point. Thank you for the reply.

 

[mickey1968]

well. We did something we have never done before. My wife and I decided yesterday to fly out tomorrow for the MNSSHP tomorrow night and fly back saturday

So Get there at 1130 am, rest, go to the party at 4 and fly back saturday night.

Spirit round trip tickets were going for $39 per person. It was so low that our friend who has never been to Dis is coming too! I am still going to go in dec for the christmas party, but i was a little down that we were not going for halloween haha

That is awesome!!

 

[mickey1968]

Can anyone tell me where the Main Street bypass ends? We want to go that way but I feel like all the FP we want are on the other side of the park. Trying to avoid the rushed feeling this time around.

The bypass comes out between the Tomorrowland Terrace and the Plaza Restaurant.

 

[avic77]

So if Sunday's party is a sell out could I ask to move to Thursday and pay the difference?
We had to move because of Irma and I didnt really get a chance to sort my plans out, I called they said XYZ is available for your promo/room/resort. I accepted. Then they sent me to Tickets and tickets said party date X is available.
Now 3 days till party and Im thinking I should have asked for Thursday.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So if Sunday's party is a sell out could I ask to move to Thursday and pay the difference?
We had to move because of Irma and I didnt really get a chance to sort my plans out, I called they said XYZ is available for your promo/room/resort. I accepted. Then they sent me to Tickets and tickets said party date X is available.
Now 3 days till party and Im thinking I should have asked for Thursday.

It doesn't hurt to try. Just call and explain your situation and see what they can do. I probably wouldn't mention that Sunday is sold out, I would just say that now you have your plans smoothed out and Sunday doesn't work.

If the CM says no, it certainly doesn't hurt to call and try a different CM.

The tickets are supposed to be nonrefundable, but I have been able to get refunds on several occasions.

 

[ArielRae]

well. We did something we have never done before. My wife and I decided yesterday to fly out tomorrow for the MNSSHP tomorrow night and fly back saturday

So Get there at 1130 am, rest, go to the party at 4 and fly back saturday night.

Spirit round trip tickets were going for $39 per person. It was so low that our friend who has never been to Dis is coming too! I am still going to go in dec for the christmas party, but i was a little down that we were not going for halloween haha

We are doing the same thing this year. We got a good price on airfare thru Frontier airlines. We will be flying in early Oct 10th going to the party that night then flying home the next day Oct 11th about Noon. This will be our first time to MNSSHP.

 

[lovingeire]

Getting really excited for our party tomorrow night! Packed our costumes into a carry-on in case our luggage is delayed. Does anyone have experience traveling with a glue gun in a carry on bag? Hoping it doesn't cause a problem at security - thought about mentioning it before they scan bag - it's in an outer pocket. Bringing it along in case our Tweedle hat flags need repair before the party.

I've flown with one before, but in my checked bag. I packed it in case my running costumes needed attention after travel. I didn't personally have any issues. I don't see why it would matter, but then again, who knows!

 

[camnhan]

Here now
Can’t wait for party tomorrow night!!! Can someone remind me where oogie boogie buckets can be found? And anyone down here now have any luck with rose gold ears??

 

[autismmom1]

I thought the same thing at first. Then I realized Sunday will likely be a very busy day because of the holiday, especially with the locals. Whether the party is held Sunday or Monday, many tickets will be sold. But park attendance in general is bound to be higher Sunday since many have Monday off. My guess is it would be more profitable to keep MK open to everyone on Sunday night and move the party to Monday.

Now I feel like an idiot! I swear, that thought never crossed my mind, thank you...makes total sense!

 

[kydisneyfans]

Monday - oct 9

Same dilemma.
We have chosen Oct 6.
Long term trend maps are showing activity in the tropics that weekend. If it's nasty on the 6th, we can move it to the 9th. If it's nasty on the 9th, we don't get to go at all.
Take it for what it's worth, but the crowd calendars are expecting a busier party on the 9th also.
Thinking Friday will be busier for food and wine, and not as busy for the halloween party. There will be plenty of folks for both.

 

[Disney & ME]

So who will be at MNSSHP on Friday October 13? Its hard to keep track of everyone.

My last thought is to Disney bound Mickey and Minnie but I found a great Ursula outfit today. I am torn between being comfortable and having a cool costume. Everyone at work thinks I should recreate my Cruella costume from a few years ago because last years Edward Scissorhands would not be allowed in the parks!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Oogie boogie bucket is not for sale before 7. At least the 2 parties I attended last week this was the case.

Womp that throws a wrench in the plans

 

[s3058]

Does this sound ok to you guys? Never been to WDW and sadly the party is our only time this trip

4pm - 4.30pm - enter park
4.30pm - BTM fastpass
5pm - MNSSHP Merch
5.30pm - HM fastpass
6pm - Gastons tavern
7pm - Oogie Boogie bucket and ride something
7.45pm - Head to get space for Hocus Pocus show
8.40pm - Rides and TOT
10.45PM - Head to get space for parade (in Frontierland)
12pm - Maybe see HP show again depending how tired we are

I'll be there the 10/9 and its adults only. HP show and rides are our priority.

Also at that time would the emporium or bts be better for the party merch? It's only t-shirts and pins we want and afaik both have them.

 

[mizlizstl]

Hi all, this thread is always one of my favorites to help me add to my excitement for the party. I'll be attending 10/26 and am working on a Dani Denison (from Hocus Pocus) costume. Everyone's costumes are always one of my favorite parts of the party. Anyone else going on the 26th?

 

[IrishNYC]

We attended the 9/22 party and had a great time! It was our first MNSSHP, and would love to do it again!

I was there on the 22nd too and also thought it was quite crowded. Loved the short lines for the rides though and the Hocus Pocus show was fantastic!

We didn't think it was that crowded. It was certainly less crowded than AK was on Sunday!

Probably has been asked/answered - where are good places to watch parade and fireworks. We have a 3 year old and 1 year old (who I suspect may be asleep, since she goes to bed around 7 central time). Thanks!

We watched from right across from Crystal Palace. Not a straight on view, but perfect for us. We could see all the castle projections, and all the fireworks. There was no one there - it was our family of 3, a couple next to us, and that was really it.

Oogie boogie bucket is not for sale before 7. At least the 2 parties I attended last week this was the case.

We had to wait on line for 7, but we only waited about 20 minutes, and were about 20th in line.

Can anyone tell me where the Main Street bypass ends? We want to go that way but I feel like all the FP we want are on the other side of the park. Trying to avoid the rushed feeling this time around.

We walked through the bypass then had FPs at 7DMT, Thunder Mountain, and Pirates, we didn't feel rushed at all.

Here now
Can’t wait for party tomorrow night!!! Can someone remind me where oogie boogie buckets can be found? And anyone down here now have any luck with rose gold ears??

Doh! I missed what date this was asked, so I'll answer for others in case you already went. We got on line at 6:40 at the popcorn stand right at the right of the castle.

Womp that throws a wrench in the plans

They were very strict about not selling before 7, but we didn't wait long, and someone checked our bands while we waited, so we didn't have to show them at the counter.

Here we are in our costumes, unfortunately with the sun directly in our eyes.

 

[sonocruiser]

Hi all, this thread is always one of my favorites to help me add to my excitement for the party. I'll be attending 10/26 and am working on a Dani Denison (from Hocus Pocus) costume. Everyone's costumes are always one of my favorite parts of the party. Anyone else going on the 26th?

I am!! DH and DS. Celebrating his 7th birthday He has his heart set on being Master Wu from Ninjago. So I am making his costume.

 

[camnhan]

It’s raining with no signs of letting up.
If they don’t do any parades, shows or fireworks can we get a refund or chance to go another night (although our other option would be Sunday and there is even more rain predicted)
That is the only thing DS will do so the party may potentially be a bust for us
Am so sad!!!!

 

[Disneymom1126]

Does this sound ok to you guys? Never been to WDW and sadly the party is our only time this trip

4pm - 4.30pm - enter park
4.30pm - BTM fastpass
5pm - MNSSHP Merch
5.30pm - HM fastpass
6pm - Gastons tavern
7pm - Oogie Boogie bucket and ride something
7.45pm - Head to get space for Hocus Pocus show
8.40pm - Rides and TOT
10.45PM - Head to get space for parade (in Frontierland)
12pm - Maybe see HP show again depending how tired we are

I'll be there the 10/9 and its adults only. HP show and rides are our priority.

Also at that time would the emporium or bts be better for the party merch? It's only t-shirts and pins we want and afaik both have them.

I think this looks like a pretty good plan! The one thing that looks like a little bit of extra back and forth is the time between 4:30 and 5:30. Depending on the time window of your BTM FP, I'm wondering if you may want to do the Merchandise shopping when you first walk in (since you'll be walking past the Emporium)...then you are basically just making a walking path from BTM to HM to Gaston's - saves you walking back and forth or out of the way to shop for merchandise. The other thing to do would be to wait to shop form merchandise until after Gaston's since that is close to the BTS. I hope you enjoy the party!!