"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[Haley R]

Good point! That never crossed my mind. Hmmm....might need to rethink my plans for packing our chocolate in checked bags in August.

I didn’t think about this either. We will be flying southwest so we get two checked bags each. I figured one could have all of our candy in it. I may just put it in a ziploc bag so if it does melt at least it’ll be isolated.

 

[GillianP1301]

I received a call back today regarding the Dessert Party. As background, I am attending on the first MNSSHP night and have the Tomorrowland Terrace fireworks view booked. Given the recent post by @GillianP1301 about her call, I wanted to see if I was able to learn any more about how the seating would work at the Terrace for fireworks.

The cast member who I spoke with shared that we would be escorted from the parade (viewing location still unspecified) to the Terrace. I was told that Disney was aware of the concern about running out of desserts and was working so that doesn't happen for those of us with this particular situation.

She said there would be seating at the Terrace for the fireworks, even though we'd be coming in late. I asked if there was any idea of where we might be seated, given everyone else arriving at 9:15pm would already have tables, e.g., would we be in the back row... The cast member didn't have any information about where the parade viewers would be seated at the Terrace, just that we would have seating.

She suggested that I might want to stop by Tomorrowland Terrace early in my trip to see if they can give me any information on-site. I'll do that and then make a decision.

Thanks for sharing your feedback, that was quick for them getting back to you!

It appears though that the unknown of what we are sacrificing by going to the parade viewing before being seated on the terrace is still an unknown and likely the best we can hope for at this point is they have a clear picture for us when we check in the night of.

 

[Rich M]

This is OT, but FYI...I have TSA pre-check and leaving MCO in early December on a Saturday is the longest pre-check wait I've ever had. My friend was in the regular security line and that took almost an hour. The pre-check line I was in took 20 minutes! I didn't have a problem with them checking the food in my carryon, but that didn't seem to help.

Thank you for sharing that. I am coming home on Saturday and I do have TSA Pre-Check also. I will make sure I add that into my plans.

 

[j2thomason]

When I booked mine with AP discount I was told I have to pick up tix at Guest services. Is that because I am activating AP on this trip?

I usually make a stop at Disney Springs for a quick meal and activate my AP there. There is hardly ever a crowd there and I don’t feel like I’m wasting park time at GS at one of the parks. We are sometimes rope drop people and are in a hurry to get to an attraction, so that stop at GS really slows us down. So we just go to DS the day before to shop or eat and activate our APs there with no need to hurry or stress.

 

[sherlockmiles]

If we trick or treat and are flying with carry on only can we bring it he candy home or does that go against the rules? We never fly.

We brought several large ziploc bags to put our candy in for the trip home.

 

[Rich M]

We brought several large ziploc bags to put our candy in for the trip home.

I am wondering how the candy would do in checked luggage in a thermal bag if I freeze the bag until the morning of my flight. I have a non-stop flight home but that is still 5 hours.

 

[sherlockmiles]

We had 3 hour flights - Sept. No issues. All of the candy isn't chocolate either.

One thing to watch for is weight. We didn't TorT a lot, but we still ended up with close to 20 pounds of candy between DH and me.

Last year, as october got underway, there were several instances of people having issues with TSA wanting to check candy, having to take candy out of ziploc, etc. It was quite a mess; unfortunately people were encountering different scenarios, so the worst thing was not knowing if you would or would not have issues. We had absolutely no issues.

 

[Rich M]

We had 3 hour flights - Sept. No issues. All of the candy isn't chocolate either.

One thing to watch for is weight. We didn't TorT a lot, but we still ended up with close to 20 pounds of candy between DH and me.

Last year, as october got underway, there were several instances of people having issues with TSA wanting to check candy, having to take candy out of ziploc, etc. It was quite a mess; unfortunately people were encountering different scenarios, so the worst thing was not knowing if you would or would not have issues. We had absolutely no issues.

Wow 20lbs of candy. We are flying Southwest and plan to bring or buy an extra suitcase for the way home since we will have stuff to bring back from our cruise also. So i am thinking we might have a bag of goodies. I hope the crew doesn't decide to eat some lol

 

[FoxC63]

I was looking under attractions, which was my mistake! Thank you. So he is there til party close? Do they usually close off his line? If not, I don't mind waiting til we are headed out but if so, then we will need to work him in!

To be honest, I really don't know what time Disney starts closing down character lines. Between 11:15-11:40 is the latest I would try to get into any line. Maybe others can chime in with their experience from 2017.

 

[McFly913]

I've never thought about bringing the candy home. We go to the party early in our trip and snack on while we are staying. Anything remaining gets left in the room.


Last party we went two I got 5 bags filled and left 4 for the CM at the front desk because they were so helpful with our issue at check in. They appreciate it and put it in the break room for all to share .

When I lived in FL I brought a carry on back from my parents house in NYC with only pizza and bagles .TSA just laughed.

 

[scrappinginontario]

When I lived in FL I brought a carry on back from my parents house in NYC with only pizza and bagles .TSA just laughed.

Now that's my kinda carry on!!

 

[TheConsciousness]

Sorry if this question has already been asked, but I can't read 230 pages of posts XD.

What are some fun things that others don't think about when doing MNSSHP?
Of course riding rides, getting candy, and watching cool parades; but anything else you like to do?
Thanks!

 

[McFly913]

Sorry if this question has already been asked, but I can't read 230 pages of posts XD.

What are some fun things that others don't think about when doing MNSSHP?
Of course riding rides, getting candy, and watching cool parades; but anything else you like to do?
Thanks!

My wife and I like to look at all the costumes on the guests. There are some very creative and cleaver costumes. That's something we can do while walking around the park.

Also just looking at the decorations around the park. It's a small thing but we get cool photos in places with each other.

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

I made this sweatshirt last year for a Haunted House night near where we live. Hmmm.... maybe I'll make the tshirt version for our September trip? I used glow in the dark paint too.

LOVE this! So cute!!! I might have to copy this idea for my trip!!!

 

[FoxC63]

I was wondering when the topic of Candy Transportation was going to come up. It seemed most people used zip-lock bags and some even doubled them. Someone recommended removing as much air as possible prior to sealing the bags. The TSA issues that occurred were very YMMV. In the 2017 thread, I don't recall reading any reports of melted candy in checked luggage. There were a few reports of candy melting after trick or treating due to the heat. I forget if they used a backpack or cinch sack but the way it read was the heat from their back and the temps were to blame.

 

[scrappinginontario]

@FoxC63 can you please share why you type 'Woof!' on some of your posts? Seems to be an inside joke but since you add it we'd all like to be in on the fun. Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

@FoxC63 can you please share why you type 'Woof!' on some of your posts? Seems to be an inside joke but since you add it we'd all like to be in on the fun. Thanks!

Woof! It's just an expression. Mostly in awe, good or bad. As in Woof! TSA made me throw away my candy! or Woof! What an amazing job on those costumes. I honestly don't know where I picked it up. I'll keep an eye on it though.

 

[Rich M]

@FoxC63 can you please share why you type 'Woof!' on some of your posts? Seems to be an inside joke but since you add it we'd all like to be in on the fun. Thanks!

Never noticed that

 

[anneboleyn]

Woof! It's just an expression. Mostly in awe, good or bad. As in Woof! TSA made me throw away my candy! or Woof! What an amazing job on those costumes. I honestly don't know where I picked it up. I'll keep an eye on it though.

lol it makes me think of this:

 

[FoxC63]

lol it makes me think of this:

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Yep! That too!