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

[AliceandPete]

I’m so excited! I logged on to MDE to check for reservations and happened to see one for the dessert party - Plaza Garden View on our party night . With only two of us going it’s affordable and I decided to go for it. We are at the October 29th party which should be very busy.
A few years back we camped out for spots for the party fireworks for almost an hour and half and then just as they started this whole family squeezed directly into the tiniest bit of space right in front of us and were stepping on our feet. They were really pushy and nasty about it too. It just put a damper on the evening though we tried not to let it.

Long story short, it will be nice to have some desserts and not have to fight for a space. We will likely head down to the area right in front of the train station for the second parade. It’s always been a great spot for us in the past.
I’ve been watching videos and getting so excited !!!!
I’d like to do costumes , but I just have no good ideas yet.

 

[FoxC63]

I wonder when we'll see Touring Plans Least Crowded Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2019. Last year, they released 2018 on May 30th.

I'm thinking we'll see the Halloween pins in June after the WDW Pin Trading Event.

DPB announced 2018 Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom Card on July 30, 2018.

Both the Exclusive MNSSHP Pins and popcorn buckets were released in August 2018.

We're getting close my friends!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

I wonder when we'll see Touring Plans Least Crowded Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2019. Last year, they released 2018 on May 30th.

I'm thinking we'll see the Halloween pins in June after the WDW Pin Trading Event.

DPB announced 2018 Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom Card on July 30, 2018.

Both the Exclusive MNSSHP Pins and popcorn buckets were released in August 2018.

We're getting close my friends!!!

EEEEEK!!!!! So exited!!!

And now that we’ve added the Villains after hours event in June, I have 2 costumes to plan! My poor family keeps asking “which costume is this for?” as my pieces keep coming in LOL

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at magic kingdom

Everyone understands that you're attending MNSSHP. The question is what character you're trying to portray in a costume with a corset and overalls. Very hard to help you if we don't understand your vision.

 

[dachsie]

Just got tickets for the Friday, October 25th party because....there are almost NO evenings for me to be in the Magic Kingdom unless I buy party tickets. Example: Tuesday October 22 is not listed as a party night as of today but the Magic Kingdom is listed as closing at 6PM that night anyway. So....I will be making a plan based on this thread for that date and see the Halloween Parade and Fireworks instead. My priorities are: certain rides at night, fireworks, castle projection show and possibly the parade. We do not want to stand in lines for M&G opportunities but will want some Magic Shots. I don't eat candy. We have a "during MNSSHP reservation for a BOG so we can have some wine and dinner before attempting this party. This is not my DH's "cup of tea". We are doing HHN at Universal the next week with a RIP tour etc. Hopefully he will not "die of boredom" so I can watch fireworks.

I used my candy last year for trick or treaters. I had a blast going thru Candy lines. It’s fun to feel like a kid again.

 

[Raya]

I'm considering canceling out October trip. Help me decide. We did DAH as an add on to another trip in April. It was *ah-maz-ing*. The park felt more empty than I've ever been in it, the rides were walk on, the weather was perfect. We went on our favorite rides multiple times (Haunted Mansion x3, Space Mountain x2). The whole evening was filled with magic. So we got home and immediately booked the first a DAH Villains night (early June). I then found out from work that there's a small chance I can't get that time off. So I booked mid-July for Villains night. We already have party tickets for August so, right now I have:

April - DAH (done)
June - DAH Villains
July - DAH Villains
August - MNSSHP
October - MNSSHP

And that feels like too much. I'm only going into the MK on these trips and each time just for one night. So fly in evening day before, do the event at MK, fly out next morning. One of the Villains night is going to get canceled (whenever work lets me know) and family refuses to cancel August (it's a special anniversary for us), so I think maybe October can go? I'm torn because the first party is traditionally so crowded you don't get anything done. But given the way DAH works, I'll have gone on all the rides multiple times by then so rides won't be a priority just magic shot photos, trick-or-treating, and the parade. Do I really need more than one party for that? Especially since I'll have done Villains night?

 

[thejbrowns]

Does anyone have tips or thoughts on attending the Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween night? I've had a few friends go and say that it's very crowded and they weren't able to ride many rides, etc. We have already purchased tickets so we are just trying to plan the best we can. Looking for advice from any others who have done this!

 

[kristenabelle]

Does anyone have tips or thoughts on attending the Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween night? I've had a few friends go and say that it's very crowded and they weren't able to ride many rides, etc. We have already purchased tickets so we are just trying to plan the best we can. Looking for advice from any others who have done this!

I went two years ago on Halloween and had the absolute best time! I think it's all about planning your absolute must-do's, being ok if you don't get to do your second tier must-do's, and taking advantage of things as they roll out:

• I ate something healthy and filling earlier in the day so I could scout for treats without feeling like I *had* to stop and eat something more substantial. It worked well - I got some cute desserts when lines died down and enjoyed candy without feeling starved
• I arrived at the park as early as we could get in (even better with DVC/AP entry) and headed straight for Jack & Sally, my first priority. I was fifth in line, and was able to get in and out super quickly after they started greeting folks
• I went immediately to Belle and Gaston (my second priority - favorite lady and that year's costume), and was first in line. Met them, and set out to get merch/snacks before settling in for the first Hocus Pocus show.
• I knew I wanted great pictures, so I felt it was worth sitting down early and waiting for the front row of the first show. That way, I was able to get my shots, enjoy the show, and pick up on parts of the show again as I was traveling around the park for rides. I saw it about 2 1/2 times overall
• I watched Hallowishes from Fantasyland, which was awesome, though this year's new fireworks/projection combo show may be better off from MSUSA
• MSUSA gets you great parade photos, but I enjoy hanging out in Frontierland for the second parade with the eerie lighting & Cadaver Dans as a preshow. I'm finding that the second parade is more and more crowded, so a Frontierland spot helps me escape some of those post-parade exit crowds. After the parade was done, I didn't have to deal with the mass exodus of people and got to ride Splash and Pirates again.

I had an absolutely amazing time, and think MNSSHP is a great way to spend Halloween! But it's all about expectations. Plan around 4 - 5 musts, and everything else is just icing on the cake.

 

[FoxC63]

EEEEEK!!!!! So exited!!!

And now that we’ve added the Villains after hours event in June, I have 2 costumes to plan! My poor family keeps asking “which costume is this for?” as my pieces keep coming in LOL

I'm considering canceling out October trip. Help me decide. Do I really need more than one party for that? Especially since I'll have done Villains night?

So excited for you both! Has Disney released Villains After Hours merchandise yet? I've been trying to keep up but I may have missed it. What are your costumes???

I can't help you decide @Raya , if I could visit MK multiple times even for one night I would go! You are living my dream!!!

 

[Pucks104]

We purchased tickets for MNSSHP on September 17. In MDE, there is a modify button under the tickets. Is it possible to move the tickets to another night during our trip when the party is scheduled. Say from the 17th to the 22nd?

 

[FoxC63]

We purchased tickets for MNSSHP on September 17. In MDE, there is a modify button under the tickets. Is it possible to move the tickets to another night during our trip when the party is scheduled. Say from the 17th to the 22nd?

Interesting. I don't recall ever having a modify button with a special event ticket. Are you sure it's the ticket and not for something else, like dessert party? If you're planning on switching dates anyway, try the modify button and please post back.

 

[Pucks104]

Interesting. I don't recall ever having a modify button with a special event ticket. Are you sure it's the ticket and not for something else, like dessert party? If you're planning on switching dates anyway, try the modify button and please post back.

So I went in and tried it and it let me modify the party from September 17 to September 22 and back again. This is on the MDE website not the MDE app. I scrolled down the Daily Itinerary not the Tickets and Memory Maker. But I would still wonder if this would really mean that if I showed up on 9/22 for MNSSHP would the tickets be honored?

 

[Cluelyss]

So excited for you both! Has Disney released Villains After Hours merchandise yet? I've been trying to keep up but I may have missed it. What are your costumes???

The only things I’ve seen released for VAH so for are the treats. And I want them ALL!

Kids are going as Maleficient and Hades, hubby as Gaston and I’m doing a watered down (pun intended!) Ursula. No time to craft 6 tentacles in 4 weeks LOL

It was ironic as my daughter had just said a few weeks prior, “next year we should all dress as villains” so now she’s getting her wish, and doesn’t have to wait!!

 

[FoxC63]

The only things I’ve seen released for VAH so for are the treats. And I want them ALL!

Kids are going as Maleficient and Hades, hubby as Gaston and I’m doing a watered down (pun intended!) Ursula. No time to craft 6 tentacles in 4 weeks LOL

It was ironic as my daughter had just said a few weeks prior, “next year we should all dress as villains” so now she’s getting her wish, and doesn’t have to wait!!

You and your family are so much fun! Please post pictures

 

[Disneymom1126]

So you recommend watching the parade at Frontierland? I’ve been following this thread for a little while, but I may have missed some of the parade hints. Is the main advantage that the parade starts over there first? Or is it easier than getting a spot on Main Street? We were kinda in that area the last time we were there for Halloween. But it wasn’t planned and we were not on the curb. We usually like to be on Main Street, especially for the Christmas parade. However I’d be willing to try another spot, if it works better.

Both.
I also enjoy the “spooky” atmosphere over there.
I prefer Main Street at MVMCP for the snow, but that doesn’t matter at Halloween!

We've watched a few times in Liberty Square, right in front of Liberty Square Market (that side of the street) where the parade takes the curve toward main street. It's been a great place to watch from because you get to see the parade coming straight toward you and then as they make the turn - characters have been pretty interactive there in my experience too. I think we got there about 45 minutes before the parade and were able to get front-row seats. We usually grab a snack/treat and hang there until the parade starts.

 

[FoxC63]

So I went in and tried it and it let me modify the party from September 17 to September 22 and back again. This is on the MDE website not the MDE app. I scrolled down the Daily Itinerary not the Tickets and Memory Maker. But I would still wonder if this would really mean that if I showed up on 9/22 for MNSSHP would the tickets be honored?

I see. No. Your tickets are still for Sept. 17. The only thing you changed was your itinerary and everyone has that ability. Please call WDW to have the tickets changed to Sept 22nd, now. The only time it will become an issue is if that date sold out. Again, take care of it now.

 

[MaxsDad]

Does anyone have tips or thoughts on attending the Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween night? I've had a few friends go and say that it's very crowded and they weren't able to ride many rides, etc. We have already purchased tickets so we are just trying to plan the best we can. Looking for advice from any others who have done this!

No tips but I was in the same boat as you. We ended up getting tickets for the party on November 1st. I just figured they will both be crowded. We aren't concerned about rides though. More interested in characters and the parade.

 

[FoxC63]

Does anyone have tips or thoughts on attending the Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween night? I've had a few friends go and say that it's very crowded and they weren't able to ride many rides, etc. We have already purchased tickets so we are just trying to plan the best we can. Looking for advice from any others who have done this!

That's the only time we go and have never had issues with crowds. You must have a plan in place, even a plan B. There are several 2018 itineraries available to see including those that were sold out. You gotta do your homework though.
Here are the dates that sold out in 2018:
Sold Out Dates: 8/17 (8/17), 9/14 (9/14), 10/4 (10/4), 10/30 (10/29) & 10/31 (10/12)


Here's the link to help you get started:
“Official” 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Strategy and Itinerary Thread

Just focus on the sold out dates along with the itineraries. Feel free to post here when you're ready as I will not be hosting an Itinerary thread this year.

 

[Pucks104]

I see. No. Your tickets are still for Sept. 17. The only thing you changed was your itinerary and everyone has that ability. Please call WDW to have the tickets changed to Sept 22nd, now. The only time it will become an issue is if that date sold out. Again, take care of it now.

I called and had Disney change my MNSSHP tickets from 9/17 to 9/22. Thanks!

 

[bpesch]

yes

I'm guessing I'm not the only one here that is totally confused.