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

[FoxC63]

If you were to choose a Fireworks Dessert Party vs The Cruella Parade viewing event, which would you pick? I can only do one . This is my only party and I have never been before.

I totally agree with @RJstanis . I sincerely hope you don't feel compelled to book any of the packages offered. I fervently believe most of us who have booked them have done so with the intention of adding to our overall experience having done these parties several years, year after year.

Just having a great plan works perfectly fine and will save you money in the long run.

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

I have an onsite stay but it's only for 2 of the 3 of us - we have a friend joining for the party. Can I still make FP for all 3 of us at 60 days out

Yes, if they are on your resort stay. If not it's 30 days.

They do not have to be listed on the reservation to make FPs at 60 days.

Someone with a valid 60 day window can make FPs for themselves other guests linked as Friends and Family even if the friends and family do not have an onsite reservation. The caveats here are 1) only the resort guests can make the FPs in their MDE log in [your friend cannot make or modify until 30] and 2) at least one person in the FP party is in their 60 day window [you can make FPs that include yourself and your friend, but you can't make one for just her].

My FPs for this party were in fact made prior to my 60 day window because we are traveling with friends who arrive a week before us. Using her log in, at her 60 days, she could make FPs that included us despite our window not being open.

 

[FoxC63]

They do not have to be listed on the reservation to make FPs at 60 days.

Someone with a valid 60 day window can make FPs for themselves other guests linked as Friends and Family even if the friends and family do not have an onsite reservation. The caveats here are 1) only the resort guests can make the FPs in their MDE log in [your friend cannot make or modify until 30] and 2) at least one person in the FP party is in their 60 day window [you can make FPs that include yourself and your friend, but you can't make one for just her].

My FPs for this party were in fact made prior to my 60 day window because we are traveling with friends who arrive a week before us. Using her log in, at her 60 days, she could make FPs that included us despite our window not being open.

This is great news. I didn't think that was possible as it's considered an umbrella which is no longer allowed. So you were added to her account via Friends & Family? Did Disney send you an invitation or did she just add you to her account? Also what happens if your friend cancels their stay, will you loose your FP's?

Very interesting! I believe I have been schooled!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

This is great news. I didn't think that was possible as it's considered an umbrella which is no longer allowed. So you were added to her account via Friends & Family? Did Disney send you an invitation or did she just add you to her account? Also what happens if your fiend cancels their stay, will you loose your FP's?

Very interesting! I believe I have been schooled!

It is the umbrella. It became much more restricted recently, but it's still there. Before, once your 60 days was open, you could book for any friends or family with valid tickets. Now, you can only book in instances where you include at least one person from the reservation in the FP party.

I'm not sure about cancelation. It's my understanding that there were a lot more threats of cancelation than actual canceled FPs. Plus, my on site stay is now in its own 60 day window which would presumably protect the FPs. Besides, airfare and non refundable tickets are purchased. Short of a family emergency, the trip is happening.

We linked our accounts (and spouses and kids) such that any of the four adults can book for whatever combination of the 10 of us we'd like. I think initially I had to put in her email address to request her and then I went through using her friend list and requested everyone else.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

question and pardon me if I'm confused..... but if you are booking FP under your party ticket, wouldnt it only be available on 30 days out and wouldnt it only start at 4 pm? We are not getting a park ticket for our party day so I thought I would have to wait until 30 days out to book my FP under the party ticket.

Just FYI, party tickets will technically allow you to book FPs any time that day. The MDE system just reads it as a park ticket... and a park ticket = the ability to make FPs during open park hours. Said another way, the system isn't smart enough to know party ticket = only can book FPs during certain hours. Now granted, from a practical matter since you can't enter until 4pm (2pm if DVC blue card), one needs to book what one can actually use, time wise.

Hope that helps!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

As we inch closer to MNSSHP-season, just wanted to take a moment to plug the **Official 2019 MNSSHP Guest List and Costume Thread** hosted by @RJstanis. That thread is pinned to the top of the "Doing the Happy Dance!" sub-forum for future reference. Thanks!

 

[Disney Addicted]

This will be our first MNSSHP. We are family of 4 with older kids 20 and 16. So won't be waiting in line
for characters at all. Going for the rides and atmosphere maybe a little trick or treating!
We will most likely not get to the party until 7:00 p.m.and we are planning on staying until midnight and catching the 2nd parade. We are going to the Aug 30 party so my guess is it will be super crowded being Labor Day weekend and Star Wars opening. Do you think we will be able to do a good amount of rides?

I just wanted to say hi. My family is similar to yours. My kids are 20 and 15 only we have gone once before when they were 11 and 6. So this time I've told them it's all about the rides! LOL No characters (unless we stumble upon a really short line) and very little candy. Only it will be our only MK day so we will be at the gates just before 4 pm to line up.

 

[TangledHairDon'tCare]

We’ll be attending the Sept 8th party and our plan for the day is 11:00 Ohana breakfast, 1:30 BBB at GF and then a monorail ride to MK. How early should we be there to get in at 4?

 

[Cluelyss]

This will be my first MNSSHP!!

How far in advance do you need to get a spot for the first parade??

Hoping to meet Jafar, it's my youngest Childs only must do. What time should I line up for that?

How early you need to line up for the parade depends on where you want to watch and if you want to be curbside or are ok being a few rows back. For a curbside spot for the first parade on Main Street, plan to grab a spot 60-90 minutes in advance (maybe longer on a sold out night). In Frontierland, you can usually be curbside 45-60 minutes in advance (again, longer on a sold out night). The second parade tends to be less crowded if you can hold out.

As for Jafar, he has historically had his own M&G separate from the other Aladdin characters. Lining up around 6:30 would put you at the front of the line, it this may change with the release of the new movie.

 

[Cluelyss]

Seven Dwarves is my character pick too. What time do they usually come out?

In the past they’ve started meeting about 6:15. Lining up around 5 will put you in position to have met them before the official start of the party at 7.

 

[bpesch]

I totally agree with @RJstanis . I sincerely hope you don't feel compelled to book any of the packages offered. I fervently believe most of us who have booked them have done so with the intention of adding to our overall experience having done these parties several years, year after year.

Just having a great plan works perfectly fine and will save you money in the long run.

I also agree. If it's your first party, I would just do the party. There is so much to see and do. Have a plan and just enjoy yourselves!

 

[Cluelyss]

I’m researching (way early) for a 2020 trip. I have never done MNSSHP. It would be me, a 20 something, my parents, and an almost 4 year old. A couple of questions -

1. 6 night/7 day vacation. Is it smart to replace a Park day with the Party? Any experience doing it with a younger child? Bedtime is 830. I think we would only make it to. The early parade, but she might surprise me.

2. I just realized I could line up a BBB 4 pm reservation, eat dinner at CRT, then do the Party. Plausible? The princess is likely doing BBB and I planned to combine it with CRT if I can. But then she would be dressed up for the party. I am a little concerned rides will be hard in that dress though, and she likes rides.

Thanks!

I do not feel the party would be worth it if you’re only planning to attend for 2 hours. Personally, we do not do a park on our party day - we sleep in, relax by the pool then take a nap before heading to MK. This way the kids (and adults!) are well rested and can make it all night. We have been attending MNSSHP since my youngest was 3 and this strategy has always worked well for us and enabled him to stay up.

 

[BraveLittleToaster2]

As far as weapons are concerned for a 5 year old. Is this plastic sword ok to bring as part of his costume or no? If not, would I have to make a fake one out of cardboard and foil?

He's trying to be Razoul, the main palace soilder from Aladdin.

Please help!

 

[Cloe Colton]

Does anyone remember when the Halloween party tickets for the first night sold out last year?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Does anyone remember when the Halloween party tickets for the first night sold out last year?

According to Post #3 of this thread, the first night last year (8/17) sold out that day.

 

[FoxC63]

Does anyone remember when the Halloween party tickets for the first night sold out last year?

It's all posted on the main pages of this thread: here
Sold Out Dates: 8/17 (8/17), 9/14 (9/14), 10/4 (10/4), 10/30 (10/29) & 10/31 (10/12)

 

[Skallywag Steph]

I've seen lots of posts about what people do on party days (sleep in, swim, etc.) But what do you do the day after the party? I hate to waste a rope drop but highly doubt we'll want to wake up early. Do you just plan to go later in the morning and stay until close? Do you feel you get as much done this way? Thanks for your help.

 

[BraveLittleToaster2]

I've seen lots of posts about what people do on party days (sleep in, swim, etc.) But what do you do the day after the party? I hate to waste a rope drop but highly doubt we'll want to wake up early. Do you just plan to go later in the morning and stay until close? Do you feel you get as much done this way? Thanks for your help.

I didn't book anything the day after our party until 12:30pm. So I figure we will sleep in and grab a late counter service breakfast and not do the park until midday.

 

[ksromack]

I've seen lots of posts about what people do on party days (sleep in, swim, etc.) But what do you do the day after the party? I hate to waste a rope drop but highly doubt we'll want to wake up early. Do you just plan to go later in the morning and stay until close? Do you feel you get as much done this way? Thanks for your help.

This year I haven't made any plans for the day after MNSSHP until 1:20pm when we have Via Napoli ADRs, a few Epcot rides, then the Eat to the Beat concert. This is not normal for me. We are usually commando park goers. I'm excited for a more relaxed pace this year.

 

[Disneylover99]

I've seen lots of posts about what people do on party days (sleep in, swim, etc.) But what do you do the day after the party? I hate to waste a rope drop but highly doubt we'll want to wake up early. Do you just plan to go later in the morning and stay until close? Do you feel you get as much done this way? Thanks for your help.

By the time we get back to our room (around 2am) dump our candy, take off make-up, unwind, etc....it’s usually 3:30am or later before we get to sleep. So we normally sleep in as late as possible. We’ll head to the parks in the late afternoon or early evening the following day.