"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well..I was hoping for Cruella at that one. Think it's better to switch them up? I know I can be at the park by 3:30 on 8/25, but I'm not sure I can get there that early on 9/1.

Cruella usually meets pretty solidly every year starting at 7 over by the Train Station in Storybook Circus.

The only reason I'd say to go for her first is that Jack and Sally do switch meeting places and start times pretty frequently. They used to meet in the tent at the back of Storybook Circus and then they moved to the gazebo in Liberty Square. They also seem to have a different start time each year.

What you can do, if you want to meet them the first party...

Be checking on here and on twitter and facebook and see if anyone is talking about it. I think last year at the first party the WDW ap started showing characters and locations around 3 pm on the first party day (I went to the first party last year). You could kind of hover around Liberty Square and see if a line starts to form at the gazebo and join in. I would just be afraid that the line for them would start a little before 4 (because people will think they might start early at the first party) then that would majorly suck if they end up starting at 7 this year, you'll have waited for 3 hours.

 

[123SA]

Cruella usually meets pretty solidly every year starting at 7 over by the Train Station in Storybook Circus.

The only reason I'd say to go for her first is that Jack and Sally do switch meeting places and start times pretty frequently. They used to meet in the tent at the back of Storybook Circus and then they moved to the gazebo in Liberty Square. They also seem to have a different start time each year.

What you can do, if you want to meet them the first party...

Be checking on here and on twitter and facebook and see if anyone is talking about it. I think last year at the first party the WDW ap started showing characters and locations around 3 pm on the first party day (I went to the first party last year). You could kind of hover around Liberty Square and see if a line starts to form at the gazebo and join in. I would just be afraid that the line for them would start a little before 4 (because people will think they might start early at the first party) then that would majorly suck if they end up starting at 7 this year, you'll have waited for 3 hours.

Right. Not fun

For these early lines, do whole parties stand in line or Could I send my kids to a ride while I wait? I normally would not do this they would wait with me.

 

[FoxC63]

Right. Not fun

For these early lines, do whole parties stand in line or Could I send my kids to a ride while I wait? I normally would not do this they would wait with me.

Tell your kids to go have fun!!! Just be sure to tell the people in front of you and behind you what's going on and work together. Also make sure that they're back 5-10 minutes prior to the character's as some lines are harder to get back into than others

Why the people in front? If a CM thinks you're cutting lines it's nice to have others back you up. Just saying.

 

[Anitsirk24]

During the Christmas party, jack came out right at 7. We had DH get in line while I took our girls to meet Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, and Tiana and Naveen. Then we joined him and didn't have to wait too long at that point. When we originally arrived (at 4) we checked out the line for Jack and it already had around 10 people.

 

[CMNJ]

Started working on our costumes. Got catboy's shirt done

 

[Travelgrrl]

We're generally not interested in lining up for special characters, so that frees up much time on our party schedules. It's the only 2 times I'll be at MK, so I'm interested in rides, shows and trick or treating! I like to see Jack & Sally or the other characters in the distance, but don't need to meet them.

On the other hand, the last time we went to WDW, my sister and I stumbled over Duffy at Epcot. I didn't even know Mickey HAD a bear! And for some reason, meeting Duffy was so sweet and magical and he spent a ton of time with us two middle aged ladies, that it was one of the highlights of the day!

I hope everyone here gets to meet their favorites with minimal waits!

 

[FoxC63]

View attachment 260844 Started working on our costumes. Got catboy's shirt done

WOW! This just pops out! Love it!

 

[Tmom5]

Questions, I am sorry if this has been answered before, first, is my MNSSHP ticket linked to my Magic Band (we are staying in a Disney Resort) And Second if we are not using a park admission ticket the day of the party are we still able to get fast passes for the 4-7 window?? Because I thought the fastpasses now had to be linked to a ticket?

 

[KELLY]

GAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Thank you so much for that. Now I am REALLY excited!

We don't collect pins but DD really wants a new limited MB. So was hoping there would be one this year.

 

[FoxC63]

Questions, I am sorry if this has been answered before, first, is my MNSSHP ticket linked to my Magic Band (we are staying in a Disney Resort) And Second if we are not using a park admission ticket the day of the party are we still able to get fast passes for the 4-7 window?? Because I thought the fastpasses now had to be linked to a ticket?

Your party ticket is linked to MDE account I believe you should be able to see them under "Magic bands & Tickets", if you don't see them and you have the plastic party ticket you'll need to manually assign them using the 12 digit code on the back of the card.

Yes, FP's are available on MNSSHP tickets, make sure you see them in your account before your window opens or you'll waste valuable time assigning them at 7am.

 

[Tmom5]

Thank You!! I have another question. Crowds at MK on party day vs non-party day? We were planning on going during the day a party day for lower crowds, but then we would miss Happily Ever After, so does anyone have experience--How much worse/ better are the crowds on those days and what would be a better plan?

 

[FoxC63]

We don't collect pins but DD really wants a new limited MB. So was hoping there would be one this year.

When are you going?

 

[abnihon]

Just bought our tickets for 10/13 and 10/15 parties!!!

I'm very excited about this little Thurs-Mon trip! Even though we were just at Disney a few weeks ago the Halloween-time is just extra magical.
Also I took DS on our first mommy-son trip last Oct so it's extra special to me.

This time - staying at Poly. 1900 Park Fare breakfast and party Friday, Mickey's Backyard BBQ and Sleepy Hollow event Saturday, Minnie's Halloween Holiday Dine late lunch at H&V followed by party #2 on Sunday!
Monday Ohana breakfast then drive home. Sad...

 

[Gophers]

Question on FPs. We will be at Epcot during the day and then coming over to MK for MNSSHP. If we get there say at 4pm will we be able to get FPs from 4p-6p? I think I saw where some were saying their FPs we getting cancelled?

 

[Capang]

Question on FPs. We will be at Epcot during the day and then coming over to MK for MNSSHP. If we get there say at 4pm will we be able to get FPs from 4p-6p? I think I saw where some were saying their FPs we getting cancelled?

You can make 3 for Epcot then when you use those you can make 1 at a time for MK. You won't get 3 at Epcot and 3 for the 4-6 time slot.

 

[Gophers]

You can make 3 for Epcot then when you use those you can make 1 at a time for MK. You won't get 3 at Epcot and 3 for the 4-6 time slot.

Ok so one at a time. Can I make the first one for MK as soon as we enter our 3rd one at Epcot or do we have to be at MK first?

 

[Capang]

Ok so one at a time. Can I make the first one for MK as soon as we enter our 3rd one at Epcot or do we have to be at MK first?

You can make it at Epcot as soon as you scan your last FP.

 

[Lesley Wake]

I was one of the people caught in "The Disappearing Fastpass Halloween Freak-out of 2017" (figured we should give it an official name). Anyways, in order to get back the last day for my sister I originally deleted her FPs from the Halloween party date. After the dust settled I got 2/3 back but wasn't able to get back 7DMT. Originally I was going to try going to Guest relations when I got to Florida (either at the resort or MK), but I thought, might as well try emailing in advance. Well, the CM was so nice and gave both me and my sister a multi-experience FP for that day!

So if anyone still has FP issues try emailing them. It doesn't cost them anything to give an extra FP!

 

[Capang]

I was one of the people caught in "The Disappearing Fastpass Halloween Freak-out of 2017" (figured we should give it an official name). Anyways, in order to get back the last day for my sister I originally deleted her FPs from the Halloween party date. After the dust settled I got 2/3 back but wasn't able to get back 7DMT. Originally I was going to try going to Guest relations when I got to Florida (either at the resort or MK), but I thought, might as well try emailing in advance. Well, the CM was so nice and gave both me and my sister a multi-experience FP for that day!

So if anyone still has FP issues try emailing them. It doesn't cost them anything to give an extra FP!

I think we should stick with that name....perfect lol

 

[abnihon]

I'm planning to enter with my AP about 2 and line up for Jack and Sally about 4. Can I show my paper party ticket to line up or will I need to pick up a wristband first?