"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[anneboleyn]

I got a response from Disney today. This is what it says:

Dear Richard,



Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort!



We are excited to hear that you are coming for a visit!



Traditionally there is reserved seating along Main Street USA to watch the "Boo to You" Parade. This is subject to change. A Cast Member at the Dessert Party will be able to tell you where the location will be.



If you have any other questions or challenges, please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this email or by calling us at 407-939-7765 and we will be more than happy to assist you further.



Have a Magical Day and a Vacation filled with Pixie Dust and Dreams!



Sincerely,



Harlow Fraser

eCommerce Sales and Service Team



PLEASE NOTE: All information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to your visit.

Any time I read an email response from Disney, that “you say it best when you say nothing at all” song plays in my head.

Imagine if we all gave non-answers like this at our jobs lol. We would be fired.

 

[GillianP1301]

I just got a phone call from WDW (I missed what dept. she said she was calling from) and she said she spoke to Guest Services at the MK and they confirmed there are 2 parades (which we all knew) but that neither of the dessert parties include parade viewing. When I asked her if she was aware that the website said there was, she said not (even though that was in my email). She looked it up and said she would forward to her web group and double check again with Guest Services and get back to me on Monday. She said either the website is wrong or the info she was given is wrong (which we already knew).

It is honestly sounding more and more like a website error to me. I will post again when I hear back from them on Monday.

 

[nightmarefan4life]

This is my first year going to MSSH party and im wicked excited. From what i read about the ticket seems like it'll be fun, considering halloween is my favorite holiday and seeing disney all decorated will be amazing.

 

[CvilleDiane]

I just got a phone call from WDW (I missed what dept. she said she was calling from) and she said she spoke to Guest Services at the MK and they confirmed there are 2 parades (which we all knew) but that neither of the dessert parties include parade viewing. When I asked her if she was aware that the website said there was, she said not (even though that was in my email). She looked it up and said she would forward to her web group and double check again with Guest Services and get back to me on Monday. She said either the website is wrong or the info she was given is wrong (which we already knew).

It is honestly sounding more and more like a website error to me. I will post again when I hear back from them on Monday.

Thanks for following up!! I agree that this is looking less and less likely, but I'm still hoping they make it happen for at least the seating they posted the information for!

 

[mamapenguin]

If there really is no parade viewing I will cancel my reservation. I'm going to wait and see at this point though because clearly Disney doesn't have a clue what's on their website. My party isn't until October, so I'm sure someone on here will report the facts before then.

 

[Haley R]

If there really is no parade viewing I will cancel my reservation. I'm going to wait and see at this point though because clearly Disney doesn't have a clue what's on their website. My party isn't until October, so I'm sure someone on here will report the facts before then.

Same here. Our parties are October 23 & 25 and I will be canceling if there is no parade viewing. We've never had trouble getting spots for fireworks, even for HEA.

 

[FoxC63]

I got a response from Disney today.
PLEASE NOTE: All information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to your visit.

Thanks for the laugh, I needed it!

 

[adelaster]

Hey everyone - looking for insight from those who have done a party on their arrival day. We have a pretty short flight into MCO, but we don't land until 3pm- staying onsite w/ magic express. We're APs, & don't need to enter before the party officially starts. We'd get a discount on arrival day vs. the following day, an undiscounted friday with a price jump of about $70. Do you think the arrival day party would work, or should we plan on the more expensive & more crowded next night? Thanks!

 

[Haley R]

Hey everyone - looking for insight from those who have done a party on their arrival day. We have a pretty short flight into MCO, but we don't land until 3pm- staying onsite w/ magic express. We're APs, & don't need to enter before the party officially starts. We'd get a discount on arrival day vs. the following day, an undiscounted friday with a price jump of about $70. Do you think the arrival day party would work, or should we plan on the more expensive & more crowded next night? Thanks!

I don't think I would do arrival day if you aren't landing until 3 pm because then you have to account for getting to your hotel which could easily take an hour. And what happens if your flight gets delayed? I just wouldn't risk it. We are doing arrival day, but we will land in Orlando at 9:30 am.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Hey everyone - looking for insight from those who have done a party on their arrival day. We have a pretty short flight into MCO, but we don't land until 3pm- staying onsite w/ magic express. We're APs, & don't need to enter before the party officially starts. We'd get a discount on arrival day vs. the following day, an undiscounted friday with a price jump of about $70. Do you think the arrival day party would work, or should we plan on the more expensive & more crowded next night? Thanks!

Are you considering nights that traditionally sell out? If not, maybe wait and decide when you arrive. If that feels too risky for you, I would go for the second night. As PP pointed out, if you have any travel delays, making it to the first party will be difficult.

 

[adelaster]

I don't think I would do arrival day if you aren't landing until 3 pm because then you have to account for getting to your hotel which could easily take an hour. And what happens if your flight gets delayed? I just wouldn't risk it. We are doing arrival day, but we will land in Orlando at 9:30 am.

The flight should be fine, it's less than 2 hrs. You're right that it can take up to two hours from airport gate to hotel though.

Are you considering nights that traditionally sell out? If not, maybe wait and decide when you arrive. If that feels too risky for you, I would go for the second night. As PP pointed out, if you have any travel delays, making it to the first party will be difficult.

I don't think they have sold out recently- but I haven't found a great historical guide. October 4th or 5th. Obviously I would rather save the money and deal with lighter crowds, but I've also never landed that late & tried to do a party. :/

 

[Haley R]

The flight should be fine, it's less than 2 hrs. You're right that it can take up to two hours from airport gate to hotel though.



I don't think they have sold out recently- but I haven't found a great historical guide. October 4th or 5th. Obviously I would rather save the money and deal with lighter crowds, but I've also never landed that late & tried to do a party. :/

How do you know for sure that the flight will be fine? Our flights to Orlando are always around 2-3 hours, but we have been delayed 5 hours before for a mechanical issue. Anything can happen.

 

[Micharlotte]

We have a party planned for lunch about day, but my daughters birthday is the 9th and it is also a party night. We have a dinner booked at CRT for 5:40 that night. I know this has been asked before but I couldn’t find it, do I need a party ticket for a reservation at that time? There was no warning when I made the reservation, but I just wanted to double check. Thanks again!

 

[Rich M]

We have a party planned for lunch about day, but my daughters birthday is the 9th and it is also a party night. We have a dinner booked at CRT for 5:40 that night. I know this has been asked before but I couldn’t find it, do I need a party ticket for a reservation at that time? There was no warning when I made the reservation, but I just wanted to double check. Thanks again!

No you don't. If you do not have a ticket they will just escort you out after your meal.

 

[Lewdannie]

So, I know this was mentioned earlier but can a person with just a Halloween party in their MDE profile schedule fast passes for the period before 7pm?

 

[CvilleDiane]

The flight should be fine, it's less than 2 hrs. You're right that it can take up to two hours from airport gate to hotel though.



I don't think they have sold out recently- but I haven't found a great historical guide. October 4th or 5th. Obviously I would rather save the money and deal with lighter crowds, but I've also never landed that late & tried to do a party. :/

Our direct flight is also a little under two hours, but we have had delays before (usually based on MCO weather!) so I wouldn't plan a party my first night.

 

[stralkeral229]

Just got reservations for CRT for MNSSHP. Now my trip is complete.

I was able to get one as well for my party night on Oct. 31st!

 

[scrappinginontario]

So, I know this was mentioned earlier but can a person with just a Halloween party in their MDE profile schedule fast passes for the period before 7pm?

We don’t really know at this time. This will be my situation too and we are going to the Aug 28th party. I am going to attempt to book FPs 60 days from arrival and if that doesn’t work, 60 days before our party. I will report my results back here. If someone only has party tickets firbin if the parties before us we may find out earlier but if not, mybeindow hopefully opens June 27th.

 

[mombrontrent]

We have never been to a MNSSHP before so are new to this. Trying to decide is Sunday October 28th or Tuesday October 30th would be better. I’m leaning towards the Tuesday at this point. I know both will be busy and possibly even sold out but our plan will be to get there for 4:00 and stay until the end of the night. Any insight?

 

[Rich M]

We have never been to a MNSSHP before so are new to this. Trying to decide is Sunday October 28th or Tuesday October 30th would be better. I’m leaning towards the Tuesday at this point. I know both will be busy and possibly even sold out but our plan will be to get there for 4:00 and stay until the end of the night. Any insight?

A sold out party is better then no party at all. As long as you have a plan going in and set your expectations that it will be crowded you will be fine. Personally if it was me I would go for the one away from Halloween so I would do Sunday. Most locals won't stay late on a Sunday if there kids have school the next day but either way as long as you have a ticket your in so just enjoy what you can and have a great time.