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

[evlaina]

I was able to get a Pirates FP for 3:10 - 4:10 as I want to see it with and without the overlay. Think it’s possible to get in and over there in 10 minutes?

You can get into the FP line 5 minutes before your official time and 15 minutes after, so you technically have until 4:25pm to get in. You'll make it!

 

[StephenM84]

So is Jungle Cruise the only big ride closed for MNSSHP?

 

[merry_nbright]

Okay so because I’m obsessed with seeing these fireworks and refuse to wait around for hours, I’ve decided to splurge on the Plaza Garden viewing party. Where is the viewing located? On the green? I’ve never done this before and would love a run down on how it works. Thanks, friends!

 

[merry_nbright]

So is Jungle Cruise the only big ride closed for MNSSHP?

Usually, yes. Most of the other big rides are running.

 

[rlessig]

I was able to get a Pirates FP for 3:10 - 4:10 as I want to see it with and without the overlay. Think it’s possible to get in and over there in 10 minutes?

With the 15 Minute grace period ,which they allow, as long as you are there by 4:25 you should be OK.
Edit to add: I just saw a previous poster say the same thing so basically i concur with them that you should not have a problem.

 

[ksromack]

Okay so because I’m obsessed with seeing these fireworks and refuse to wait around for hours, I’ve decided to splurge on the Plaza Garden viewing party. Where is the viewing located? On the green? I’ve never done this before and would love a run down on how it works. Thanks, friends!

If you are looking at the castle there are two "greens". Plaza viewing is the on on the right.

 

[mckennarose]

Here you go... Plaza Garden Viewing area circled in red:

 

[merry_nbright]

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PERFECT! Thank you!!!

 

[OfCourseTheresAlwaysMyWay]

Just bought my ticket! This will be my first ever time at the party. I'm super excited.

I'm weighing the dessert party/Cruella add-ons. I don't have any sense of how crowded things get at the party vs. a normal Magic Kingdom parade/fireworks. I'll be there October 1st.

I am 6'4". The number one benefit of being so tall is that you can see well for stuff like this without camping out for an hour beforehand.

Would you spend the extra $$$?

 

[kyomagi]

So is Jungle Cruise the only big ride closed for MNSSHP?

Jungle Cruise - Closed
carousel of progress - Closed
Philarmagic - Trick or treat spot w/ old mickey mouse halloween episodes running on screen

 

[poppinsmomof2]

Debated if I should watch this or not, but ultimately couldn’t resist.

Totally giddy.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ular-fireworks/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190016A

It looks so good! I can't wait to see it in person!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Okay so because I’m obsessed with seeing these fireworks and refuse to wait around for hours, I’ve decided to splurge on the Plaza Garden viewing party. Where is the viewing located? On the green? I’ve never done this before and would love a run down on how it works. Thanks, friends!

@mckennarose answered your question already, but the first few posts of this thread have a bunch of pics/visuals if needed: https://www.disboards.com/threads/mk-happily-ever-after-dessert-party-parties-discussion.3604693/

(Pics are HEA, but same info on location/setup/view applies)

 

[FoxC63]

Look what ShopDisney just added:

The Haunted Mansion Ear Headband by Kim Irvine – 50th Anniversary $78.00

This will be Sold Out LINK

 

[magicband]

First time party goer here. One of the biggest reasons we're doing it is to see the hocus pocus show and the fireworks. Does it make sense to watch the fireworks at 10:15 and just stay if we have a good spot for the 10:45 hocus pocus show? And is it wise to claim a spot an hour before? My mom has never seen the castle projections before, and we're short people, so I want to make sure we get a good viewing spot. Can't splurge on a dessert party because the halloween party ticket was our splurge this trip!

 

[Disney Addicted]

Philarmagic - Trick or treat spot w/ old mickey mouse halloween episodes running on screen

Does the regular show run until 7 pm and then the halloween episodes?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Does the regular show run until 7 pm and then the halloween episodes?

It’ll run until 6pm. I’m not sure at exactly what point they turn on the Halloween episodes, I suspect 7pm (don’t know that for sure though).

 

[GADisneyDad14]

So since we’re in party week, let’s see what this week’s Time Guide tells us about various MK schedules.

FYI, here’s a handy link that posts the Times Guide each week, courtesy of Orlando Theme Park News: http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/p/weekly-walt-disney-world-times-guides.html

Shows or attractions with irregular (meaning, not at 6pm park closing) closing times on Friday:

Mickey and Minnie Meet at Town Square Theatre - 5:30pm
Tinker Bell Meet at Town Square Theater - 5:30pm
Tiki Room - 5pm
Ariel in Her Grotto - 5:30pm
Pete’s Silly Sideshow - 4:30pm
Princess Fairytale Hall - 5:30pm
Buzz Lightyear Meet - 4:35pm
MK Monorail - 1am

If I’m not mistaken, this all seems pretty consistent with last year. Note that this list only includes attractions with a DIFFERENT time on Friday/MNSSHP day vs the rest of the regular days of the week.

And remember that the daily Festival of Fantasy parade shifts from 3pm to 2pm starting this Friday daily for the duration of both MNSSHP and MVMCP season.

 

[poppinsmomof2]

We are going 9/24. And just got plaza dessert party tickets. Excited to see the fireworks show without staking out a spot early. There are 6in our group.

We will be going on 9/24 as well! There are 4 of us, but we aren't doing any of the extra parties. Hoping it won't be too crazy for the fireworks!

 

[Princess Michele]

I am working on our plans for our party nights. I know the 7 Dwarfs do not sign autographs. Are there other characters who do not sign during the parties? Thank you.

 

[mckennarose]

Just bought my ticket! This will be my first ever time at the party. I'm super excited.

I'm weighing the dessert party/Cruella add-ons. I don't have any sense of how crowded things get at the party vs. a normal Magic Kingdom parade/fireworks. I'll be there October 1st.

I am 6'4". The number one benefit of being so tall is that you can see well for stuff like this without camping out for an hour beforehand.

Would you spend the extra $$$?

Well, I'm pretty petite at 5'1" so it is way more difficult for me to see at times. We did the dessert party for a few reasons;
1. for a better view of the castle projections
2. we've done the HEA dessert party a few times before and enjoy it
3. we figure it would be a nice break to sit and relax with something to nibble on
4. we're celebrating our anniversary on this trip (30 years!) and would like to do something special
I *think* you'll be fine to see over people's head, my concern would be HOW many people will be will be crammed into the hub area. If you're back a little, you should be fine. Just don't wait too long to get a spot for the fireworks because if you try to squeeze into a spot too close or in a designated path, the CM's are pretty aggressive in making people move to keep those paths open.

First time party goer here. One of the biggest reasons we're doing it is to see the hocus pocus show and the fireworks. Does it make sense to watch the fireworks at 10:15 and just stay if we have a good spot for the 10:45 hocus pocus show? And is it wise to claim a spot an hour before? My mom has never seen the castle projections before, and we're short people, so I want to make sure we get a good viewing spot. Can't splurge on a dessert party because the halloween party ticket was our splurge this trip!

We've only done MNSSHP for the first time last year, but I can say that yes, if you are already in that area for the fireworks it would be a good idea to just stay there for the next HP show. Actually, you may not be able to easily move FROM that spot if you are down really close to the castle at that time. It's pretty crowded in that area and after a certain point, it's wall to wall people. Keep in mind that as soon as the parade moves from the hub area people will flood forward toward the stage for the shows.

We watched the second parade in Frontierland last year, cut through Adventureland by Jungle Cruise as soon as the parade passed us (with a quick bathroom stop!) and made it to the hub as the parade was rounding the circle. As soon as it passed we went straight to the front toward the castle for the last HP show of the night and we had a spectacular view. BUT...it is crowded so if anyone in your party is sensitive to that, you might want to watch from back farther.

I'm not sure if people realize it or not, but the area right in front of the castle stage is actually sloped downward as you get closer to the castle. If you're farther back near the gardens the stage is pretty much eye level, when you're right in front of the castle the stage is several feet higher that you're slightly looking up.