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

[Lsdolphin]

Leaving in 11 days...booked 2nd MNSSHP so now attending DAH on the 29th, MNSSHP on the 30th, and MNSSHP again on 9/2 w/fireworks dessert party!
Now debating whether to add Cruella’s on the 8/30....

 

[freshstart19]

Thanks, Best Aunt. It's probably more realistic to just plan for the 2nd parade. I also forgot about eating dinner! We will not have time when we get to the hotel since we do want to get to the park by 4. How early do you need to find a spot to watch Hocus Pocus for the 8:30 show? We will head to our plaza dessert party after that. Did the 7 Dwarfs line get really short after the 2nd parade? If I'm out that late, I may as well see them!!

 

[Lsdolphin]

I’m hoping someone attending the Plaza Garden party will post and let us know What plaza garden crowd is like with out the “after” people there.

 

[Best Aunt]

Thanks, Best Aunt. It's probably more realistic to just plan for the 2nd parade. I also forgot about eating dinner! We will not have time when we get to the hotel since we do want to get to the park by 4. How early do you need to find a spot to watch Hocus Pocus for the 8:30 show? We will head to our plaza dessert party after that. Did the 7 Dwarfs line get really short after the 2nd parade? If I'm out that late, I may as well see them!!

The second parade is at 11:15.

The seven dwarfs line closed at 11:00.

(For comparison: the Stitch line was closing at 11:30 because it was 30 minutes long and the party ends at 12:00.)

 

[Disney Addicted]

I just realized I probably have to hit up the menus of the CS restaurants that will be open 4-8 pm. Our daughter is getting her braces (top teeth) 2 weeks before our ticket date. I'm hoping most of the pain/adjustment will be over by then but she can be a diva.

So... can anyone suggest some brace friendly foods/snacks she can eat before/during the party please?

 

[ksromack]

Thanks, Best Aunt. It's probably more realistic to just plan for the 2nd parade. I also forgot about eating dinner! We will not have time when we get to the hotel since we do want to get to the park by 4. How early do you need to find a spot to watch Hocus Pocus for the 8:30 show? We will head to our plaza dessert party after that. Did the 7 Dwarfs line get really short after the 2nd parade? If I'm out that late, I may as well see them!!

What time does your plane land? If you are checking in at Coronado at 3pm, I think it is very hopeful of you to plan to be inside MNSSHP at 4. There will be people waiting to get in MK for their party too. We did the 7Dwarves M&G last year and got in line before 6pm...they are very very popular and we waited quite a long time. Since the party doesn’t officially switch over until 7pm you could try to see them early then see Moana later when her line dies down. We are eating a late lunch on our party day this year and plan to snack throughout the night. I hate wasting “party-hours” eating

Regarding the Hocus Pocus show.....I have to admit we have never taken the time to watch the whole thing...just bits and pieces over the last couple of parties. I feel that area up front fills in pretty quick. If you are up too close you really have to crane your neck (at least my 5’3” body does).

 

[kitkat4622]

sorry if these questions have been asked.
1. is there a map available online showing the treat sites, and character meets?
2. is the upper level of the train station open for viewing of the parade, just curious.

 

[Wdw1015]

I’m hoping someone attending the Plaza Garden party will post and let us know What plaza garden crowd is like with out the “after” people there.

There aren’t any “after” party people as this is not offered during the party. Someone had asked earlier how the garden area during the party compared to the HEA garden area when that had the “before” and “after” people attending and I think that is what caused the confusion.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I’m hoping someone attending the Plaza Garden party will post and let us know What plaza garden crowd is like with out the “after” people there.

I’ll be there relatively soon and will post my official conclusion of crowded vs non crowded.

 

[Best Aunt]

sorry if these questions have been asked.
1. is there a map available online showing the treat sites, and character meets?
2. is the upper level of the train station open for viewing of the parade, just curious.

The character meets are never on the map.

 

[kitkat4622]

The character meets are never on the map.

there was always a mickey head showing where characters were going to be, not which characters but just the location.

 

[Araminta18]

@FoxC63 I think it was this thread, but I just got off Tower of Terror and the lenticular photo opportunity is not there. Just a seating area

 

[GADisneyDad14]

sorry if these questions have been asked.
1. is there a map available online showing the treat sites, and character meets?
2. is the upper level of the train station open for viewing of the parade, just curious.

1.) The party map always leaves a bit to be desired in terms of detail and full info, but it can be helpful for most things. See here: https://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-map.htm

2.) That spot is often/sometimes used by VIP tours and other special interest groups on normal days, not sure about MNSSHP. I'll try to keep an eye out.

 

[Cluelyss]

Can anyone tell me what time Captain Jack started greeting? I’m assuming 7 but I’m trying to meet Moana (getting in her line right away at 4) and Jack in addition to the Aladdin characters (especially Jafar) and am worried I haven’t allocated enough time.

I’m assuming I’ll be done with Moana at 6, then that allows an hour to wait for Jack, which I’m assuming is going to be another hour wait.

After that, I’m hoping to meet all the Aladdin characters in the next 30 minutes and the Tarzan gang, so I’ll be done with everyone in Adventureland by 8:30. Does this plan sound in any way reasonable for the Tuesday September 10th party? Even as I type it, it sounds ridiculously optimistic.

I think your plan up to the Aladdin characters is all doable. Yes, Jack starts meeting at 7 and lining up close to 6 will put you at the front of the line. However, Aladdin/Abu and Genie/Jasmine switch off every 30 minutes and Jafar has his own M&G. No way to do all 3 in 30 minutes, you’d need 60-90. I don’t recall any of them having waits more than 30 minutes in prior years (though this may change this year with the new movie having been released) but the wait to cycle through the duo M&G twice will likely take close to an hour. If you then want to meet Tarzan, I’d expect you’ll be in Adventureland until 9:30.

I've read that sometimes late in the party Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and Abu will meet together. Anyone able to confirm this has happened to them?

I believe the few pictures I’ve seen of this happening has been right at character switchover. However, they generally walk one set away before walking the next set out, so it’s a rare bit of pixie dust to get that shot.

 

[FoxC63]

@FoxC63 I think it was this thread, but I just got off Tower of Terror and the lenticular photo opportunity is not there. Just a seating area

Thanks for letting me know. That really stinks though! I'll post the info on the Magic Shot thread.

 

[Disneylover99]

We definitely had an opposite experience as far as crowds go lol. Everywhere we went it was wall to wall people. I guess everyone had the same touring plan as us. It was our first Halloween party but we've done the Christmas party before. We've found the Christmas party to be fairly empty compared to what we experienced last night.

However, I was just incredibly thankful that the weather was so perfect! I was dreading the crowds and heat all week and it turned out to be breezy and cool. Couldn't have lucked up with better weather!

I’ve never done the Christmas party so I can’t compare, but I understand why you’d find the party crowded if that’s what you’re used to. We’ve done a number of parties since 2013. Some of them have been sold out. We’ve found the crowds to be consistently the same. I’m probably just used to the crowds because it’s all I’ve known. Lol.

And again, I’m sure my perception was influenced by the perfect weather.

 

[lovingeire]

Better images of the chocolate coins at Pirates of Caribbean
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Source: thrillgeek

These look the same as the ones you get pirate night on DCL.

I'm sure it will be available in September as well as the Oogie Boogie pc bucket and the Jack sipper. If I had to guess the switch will take place on Friday, Sept 13th.

We don't go till Halloween so I'm worried there won't be any merch left!

Wow, we leave in nine days! Still working on costumes too!

Did you share what your costumes are this year @FoxC63 I may have missed it as life has been a little crazy and I know I missed bits and pieces of this thread.

 

[Castlequeen5]

Aren't you able to meet Jack Sparrow during normal hours? Our group has never met him. But I don't want to waste party time, if we don't have to.

 

[sorcerermickey2.0]

Hi All, First time post ive been reading through the thread and appreciating all the feedback! It will be our 2nd trip to Disney world in September and first time attending the party.

We will be in the park already that day so am I correct in assuming that we can get our wristband inside the park to line up to meet the seven dwarfs so we don't have to go back towards the front to collect. Presuming they check wristband before lining up too so how early can we collect these to be in the first few people. I was thinking maybe 4.30. and be done by 6.30 when they come out?

 

[Kabash]

Hi all! First post!
Going to the MNSSHP on 10/21. Moana will be our top priority meet for sure.
My question is about the DescenDance party. My daughter is obsessed with these films. What kind of photo ops are there for this? Thanks.