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

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

As far as the Magic Shot with the headless horseman outside - if we are arriving at the park for a 4pm entry will we still be able to get that shot? If not, what time does it end?

I got mine around 12:40 after watching the midnight show and using the bathroom on the way out. They were still letting groups get in line at that time. I didn't see the shot running when we got in at 4 but wasn't looking for it as we wanted it after dark.

If planning on 2nd parade, which Hocus Pocus showtime is recommended? I'm thinking first and last will be most crowded? But then the fireworks are at 10:15 so maybe everyone just stays there? I'm torn on what to do.

We did the fireworks on the Liberty Square /Adventureland side of the partners statue. We were then able to hop into Frontierland for front row on the second parade. After parade, had time for a quick ToT, character meet, and hitchhiking ghost magic shot before getting a spot for the midnight stage show directly in front of the partners statue. It wasn't empty by any means but we had space between groups and people left enough room in front of us so my 5 year olds could see. I'd say that's the best show to do since the rest of the party has closed by then.

Can't help with your other questions.

 

[DisneySOS]

I'd say that's the best show to do since the rest of the party has closed by then.

Thanks for your input. I will make sure I get all my Halloween merchandise beforehand just in case the Emporium is closed by then.

 

[FoxC63]

OMG! I so hate I missed these. Suffering from severe Disney (and Not So Scary) withdrawal.

I wonder if party goers can pre purchase the One Day MM Halloween Special at Town Square while visiting MK on a non party day and then activate it on the day of their party. If this is possible then guests who plan on taking a leisure day at Disney Springs could get these backdrops prior to the party.

Is there anyone who has a MK day willing to ask? That would really make this Special incredibly valuable and I have no doubt they will offer this during MVMCP too.

 

[Daffodilmom21]

I’ll try to write a full report later but just a few things. We made this a full MK day and we’re at the park at 7:30am! I’m surprised we all made it! DD9 did so amazing all day!
For the person who asked about Descendants Dance party, we stopped by for only a few minutes. It looked like a lot of fun! They had a couple random “Descendants” characters and were playing songs from all three movies. There were a lot of people dancing and singing, including adults! I’d recommend stopping by if you have a fan! My daughter didn’t dance because she doesn’t “dance in public” News to me since she’s been in dance and cheerleading for 5 years!! She still really enjoyed it.

During the day the park was not crowded at all. We walked on a lot of rides. Even did Space Mountain twice! It definitely picked up once the party started. Waits were longer, but not too crazy. Lines for candy looked long but moved fast. We waited maybe 20 minutes for space mountain and 10 for tea cups.
We did the dessert party. My fiancé and daughter loved this! The desserts were nothing special but yummy! I like that we got to try a lot of the special desserts! Wedding cake was really good! Our favorite was the pumpkin cheesecake brownie!! They also had cheeseburger egg rolls, cheese and fruit. We ate then did a few trick or treat stops then found our place in the garden. The hub was pretty packed by then. We found a great place on the back left rail. Plenty of room around us. My daughter was able to sit on the rail and we all saw jack clearly. Great show!
We left through the front to try and get a closer spot for the show and saw that there was a ton of space on the curb right where Main Street curves into the hub. Right by the fountain. We had a great view of the show (that didn’t fully happen)and a spot for the parade. People quickly started filling in quickly after that.

That ended up being a lot longer then I thought!!
I’ll try to do a full report when I can be on my laptop.

MelOhioDis, what time were you able to check in at the dessert party? Seems like you had quite some time in between checking in, eating and the fireworks to experience a few other things. We will be there next Tuesday, the 24th, and hoping to see 1st parade in Frontierland, make our way around back of castle to get to the dessert party. Did you see anyone taking any desserts/goodies to go with them? I would love to grab some treats and take them with us to the garden viewing section. I know they do not give out to-go containers, but would anyone stop me if I took a plate to our table and transferred our goodies to my own container? Not talking alot, something to snack on while waiting for fireworks to start. Just got the dessert tickets for the reserved spot!

 

[FoxC63]

Did you see anyone taking any desserts/goodies to go with them? I would love to grab some treats and take them with us to the garden viewing section. I know they do not give out to-go containers, but would anyone stop me if I took a plate to our table and transferred our goodies to my own container? Not talking alot, something to snack on while waiting for fireworks to start. Just got the dessert tickets for the reserved spot!

It was reported in 2017 that to go containers were available upon request but we brought our own last year (2018) at the Plaza dessert party. My girlfriend brought collapsible and I brought Rubbermaid and a thermos, we had no issues filling up and getting a seat at the designated firework location to watch the show and eat our yum yums!

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you very much!! I really appreciate this. When would you recommend doing Mickey at Town Square & and Donald & Daisy?

I’d hit the ducks during the first parade and meet Mickey after the second parade. Have fun!!!

 

[Daffodilmom21]

It was reported in 2017 that to go containers were available upon request but we brought our own last year (2018) at the Plaza dessert party. My girlfriend brought collapsible and I brought Rubbermaid and a thermos, we had no issues filling up and getting a seat at the designated firework location to watch the show and eat our yum yums!

That’s great. Was thinking of stopping by Michael’s craft store and grabbing one of the smaller cardboard bakery like boxes. Easy to carry in and can just throw it away. Thanks so much!!

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Also, what time do the shops close on Main Street? ... I REALLY want the Amuck Cupcake!

Interested in this also...
Any danger of it selling out by the end of the night?

 

[FoxC63]

I REALLY want the Amuck Cupcake!

Interested in this also...
Any danger of it selling out by the end of the night?

Aug 30, 2019 Party,
Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake is available Daily at Main Street Bakery meaning it is not a MNSSHP Speciality Treat. Treats do sell out so if you're interested in purchasing one get it first thing. When we were there, we stopped inside to purchase fresh coffee after the last show of Hocus Pocus and a few Main Street magic shots, so at 12:30 it was still open.

According to WDW website, Main Street Bakery is open until 12:40am on party nights.


Here's the link to confirm your date: HERE

 

[DisneySOS]

Aug 30, 2019 Party,
Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake is available Daily at Main Street Bakery meaning it is not a MNSSHP Speciality Treat. Treats do sell out so if you're interested in purchasing one get it first thing. When we were there, we stopped inside to purchase fresh coffee after the last show of Hocus Pocus and a few Main Street magic shots, so at 12:30 it was still open.

According to WDW website, Main Street Bakery is open until 12:40am on party nights.

Here's the link to confirm your date: HERE

Thanks - after seeing the review I'd be worried about getting the food dye on my lips and tongue for the whole party. Hopefully they'll have it at the end!

 

[Stratus22]

Thanks! We had a fun night in our costumes!

Re: Cruella's... a few things worth noting
Last year my DIS friend and I had the desert party which offered both Fireworks & Parade, aka ParadeGate. This year I wanted my husband and son to experience the parade from this prospective. During the parade there were several characters out, someone just posted a few clips of them; Bowler Hat Guy, Queen of Hearts and on and on. Those characters never came over to the flag pole. We experienced this last year as well.

Unfortunately the food is just "okay" which is a shame given the price point. Many bloggers boasted about one specific item in the hot food category, behold the Butternut Squash Ravioli...
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which was just okay. The other hot food items are deep fried and some covered in Tony's famous red sauce and it shouldn't be. The cold offerings like the desserts, cheese, meat, crackers & breads are typical, nothing to write home about.

Which bring us to the beverages. I'm allergic to alcohol, our 16 year old son obviously doesn't drink and there's no way my husband would walk around drunk so for us the price tag isn't just high, it's obnoxious. Sadly I have to agree with the reviews I've read and I read a lot, it's not worth the price.

If you want to meet Cruella, go to Fantasyland where's she roaming.
If you want something cold to drink get it at a quick serve.
And if you want more bang for your buck stay with the desert party. I enjoyed their offerings more.

Would I book this again for my family, no.

I have to agree. I would not do this again.

 

[Krios16!]

Anyone have an update on merch (any sold out)? Specifically the Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey, Magic band, and party exclusive pins?

 

[mckennarose]

Apparently I'm a walking contradiction this year! Some may remember that I swore up and down that I was not going anywhere near WDW when SWGE opened....then I wound up with a trip for the exact weekend it opened! We had a great time, in spite of hurricane Dorian cutting our trip short and we moved our MNSSHP party to the Friday before Labor Day (which was our original party date).

After we got home we were immediately invited to go again with family who have a trip in October. I wrote on here that we most likely won't be doing MNSSHP again....but guess what? We are about 95% sure we ARE doing it again! LOL! However this time, our extended family will also be there; 9 adults and 7 children all of whom are doing the party. If DH and I join them we will be a pack of 11 adults and 7 children and I'm feeling the pressure of helping them plan and escort them around. Some of them have never done the party, and some have done the party but it's been years and everything is new. I'll be seeing some of them on Friday to talk things over. I'm sure DH and I will be off on our own a lot, and we will break into groups by family, but YIKES.... 18 of us trying to do things together?! At a crowded MNSSHP?!

The good news is that two of the adults have AP's and can get in early. Another is DVC and she can get in early and take some family, so hopefully they will do the character meets early and be ready for rides, TOT, parade and shows later.

Can someone remind me again of how many people a DVC member can take in at 2?

Honestly, I'm kind of excited about doing the party again. We also got reservations for Oga's but I'm not feeling excited for SWGE at all. Because our trip got cut short a few weeks ago we never made it to SWGE. Now that we're probably doing MNSSHP we're seriously considering not doing HS this time around either. Is that crazy? We're SW fans, but from what I'm hearing about SWGE it's a big shopping experience more than anything. I know we'll spend a ton in Oga's because the drinks are expensive even though you can get only two. It just doesn't seem worth it.....

 

[Best Aunt]

Can someone remind me again of how many people a DVC member can take in at 2?

Early Entry to the Park
When attending this event, Members and their guests can enter Magic Kingdom park as early as 2:00 PM!
Simply present your valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and your event ticket at the main entrance touch points to take advantage of this benefit. Valid for the Member and up to 7 guests with tickets to this event—a total of 8 people.

I went to the DVC member website and searched for "not so scary." The search result was for buying tickets but it had details.

I assume you must have a blue membership card (meaning you are entitled to all perks and benefits based on when you bought and the number of points you bought) but I do not know for sure. If you don't have a blue card, you will need to research this further.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.g...s/ticket-tour/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween/

 

[FoxC63]

I didn't see very many reviews for Sept. 15th party and according to the: MNSSHP Guest List thread more DISers will be attending tonight. Wishing you all a great party and hope to hear from you soon!

 

[okw19]

Please forgive me for not searching this thread for my questions, but I have spent the last week working and spending time with an ill loved one.

We will be attending MNSSHP for the first time on Friday, 9/27. After reading easywdw's guides and a million other posts, I am still not confident in my planning. I have a family member in the hospice care and my mind is just all over the place.

Our priorities are Boo to You, fireworks, meeting Elvis Stitch, and doing the overlays for SM and Teacups. We will have to do some trick or treating as well and maybe meet Donald if we can.
Also wondering if we should pay to valet at Contemporary for easy exit or just rely on the resort bus to and from.

3:30-3:45 arrive at MK
4:00-5:30??? Get wristbands, treat bags, dinner
5:30 get in line for Stitch who starts meeting at 6:30
7:00-8:30 Sleepy Hollow snacks, ToT, Haunted Mansion
8:30 get spot in Frontierland for 9:15 parade - is this a good time?
9:40 find spot for Fireworks at 10:15
10:45-12 Space mountain, meet Donald & Daisy, Tea Cups
12:00 Hocus Pocus if the kid makes it until then

I feel helpless and like I'm forgetting something major. Is this plan overly ambitious or not enough?

Thank you in advance for any help and advice

 

[lovethattink]

I didn't see very many reviews for Sept. 15th party and according to the: MNSSHP Guest List thread more DISers will be attending tonight. Wishing you all a great party and hope to hear from you soon!

We are attending tonight.

 

[FoxC63]

If this has been posted already so sorry but it's new news to me!

Bubbling Cauldron Light-Up Popcorn Bucket – $17

A new Light-Up Popcorn Bucket is now available at Walt Disney World. As we continue to get closer and closer to Halloween, more and more Halloween merchandise is expected to debut, including popcorn buckets. While we found the Bubbling Cauldron Light-Up Popcorn Bucket in DinoLand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll likely be able to find it around the parks soon!
LINK

 

[FoxC63]

Please forgive me for not searching this thread for my questions, but I have spent the last week working and spending time with an ill loved one.

We will be attending MNSSHP for the first time on Friday, 9/27. After reading easywdw's guides and a million other posts, I am still not confident in my planning. I have a family member in the hospice care and my mind is just all over the place.

Our priorities are Boo to You, fireworks, meeting Elvis Stitch, and doing the overlays for SM and Teacups. We will have to do some trick or treating as well and maybe meet Donald if we can.
Also wondering if we should pay to valet at Contemporary for easy exit or just rely on the resort bus to and from.

3:30-3:45 arrive at MK
4:00-5:30??? Get wristbands, treat bags, dinner
5:30 get in line for Stitch who starts meeting at 6:30
7:00-8:30 Sleepy Hollow snacks, ToT, Haunted Mansion
8:30 get spot in Frontierland for 9:15 parade - is this a good time?
9:40 find spot for Fireworks at 10:15
10:45-12 Space mountain, meet Donald & Daisy, Tea Cups
12:00 Hocus Pocus if the kid makes it until then

I feel helpless and like I'm forgetting something major. Is this plan overly ambitious or not enough?

Thank you in advance for any help and advice

You should eat before you go.
3:30 arrive at MK
3:45- 4:10 Bypass: Get wristbands, treat bags
4:10-4:20 Pick up free party exclusive Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom card at Main Street Fire station.

dinner - Where?
No Fast passes?

5:30-6:30 get in line for Stitch who starts meeting at 6:30
6:30-7:15 Donald & Daisy
7:15-7:30 Tea Cups
7:35-8:30 Sleepy Hollow snacks, Haunted Mansion
8:30 get spot in Frontierland for 9:15 parade
9:40 find spot for Fireworks at 10:15
10:45-12 Space mountain, meet , Tea Cups - Meet who?
12:00 Hocus Pocus if the kid makes it until then

Just two people?

 

[okw19]

You should eat before you go.
3:30 arrive at MK
3:45- 4:10 Bypass: Get wristbands, treat bags
4:10-4:20 Pick up free party exclusive Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom card at Main Street Fire station.

dinner - Where?
No Fast passes?

5:30-6:30 get in line for Stitch who starts meeting at 6:30
6:30-7:15 Donald & Daisy
7:15-7:30 Tea Cups
7:35-8:30 Sleepy Hollow snacks, Haunted Mansion
8:30 get spot in Frontierland for 9:15 parade
9:40 find spot for Fireworks at 10:15
10:45-12 Space mountain, meet , Tea Cups - Meet who?
12:00 Hocus Pocus if the kid makes it until then

Tea Cups Twice? Just two people?

We would probably just grab something at CHH or Pecos.. we have FP for Epcot that morning and I will try to book one for MK after we use those.
We have 3 adults and one child
Just want to hit tea cups once
May use any free time to try more party snacks.