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

[anomamatt]

There really isn't an official policy (that's part of the problem).

Agreed. Last year, it seems there were several different responses from CMs when people asked why their last day of FPs poofed. Some CMs repiled saying you were not supposed to book FPs on party tickets, while some CMs added them back for the guests and said it was a mistake they ever poofed. No consistency.

It is hard to establish the pattern of just who/how/what exact circumstances trigger this result.

From everything I have seen, the "rules" of whether you are at risk of losing FPs:

- 1 - If you have a park ticket (whether multi-day or AP) AND a party ticket associated with the same MDE profile, the system will ignore the party ticket and see that you have X days of tickets and X+1 days of booked FPs. It then sends a warning it will remove the last day of FPs.

The only time this comes to an issue with an AP is when you are off-site and X + 1 = > or = 8 (or if X > or = 7 and you are staying onsite for X = or < 7 days).

- 2 - If you ONLY have a party ticket on an MDE profile and you book 1 day of FP, those are safe. No reports of losing FPs when the party ticket is alone. Note: this means you have to book these FPs at 30 days, even when staying on site. You cannot umbrella in a profile w/ only a party ticket.

Is this what WDW intends to have happen? I have no idea, but it seems to be consistent with how the system works (as of last year).

One more note (as @GADisneyDad14) said, it's impossible to ever book 6 FPs in one day, using one profile (even if you plan to use a park admission in the AM and party in the PM). But... You *can* do this with two profiles, however.

 

[FoxC63]

My take on FP+ for the MNSSHP for what it's worth.

I hope my response is not misconstrued as being rude nor offensive in any way shape or form it is clearly not my intentions. Having said that,

Disney does not have a stance on special event tickets officially or unofficially.

I don’t feel anyone is capitalizing the FastPass system when booking FP’s on special event tickets. It’s not a loophole as there is no official verbiage stating it goes against Disney’s Policy, Terms and Conditions. Disney has implemented a few protocols preventing anyone from doube dipping the FP system: Shutting down your MDE account and eliminating the “Change Party” feature on the app.

Not everyone can afford to add an additional park day to their budget nor plan on going to Magic Kingdom during the AM to secure one FP for the party.

I think it’s wonderful you have decided to exclude you and yours from securing FP’s on your party ticket. Knowing what works for you and your family is a liberating feeling. However, this is the MNSSHP thread, should you feel the need for further discussion on what’s right or wrong I recommend you create a thread on this topic as this can get quite out of hand which is never a good thing.

 

[FoxC63]

Good News @anomamatt

We are only going to the Halloween party and will not be visiting the parks at all otherwise. I just booked my FPs at 7:00 this morning with no issue! I was able to fully maximize our time by booking a 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 (this one shows up as only 5:30-6:00 since FP will cut off then).

Yes, it was 60 days from our arrival date.

- 2 - If you ONLY have a party ticket on an MDE profile and you book 1 day of FP, those are safe. No reports of losing FPs when the party ticket is alone. Note: this means you have to book these FPs at 30 days, even when staying on site. You cannot umbrella in a profile w/ only a party ticket.

I believe it's as stated on the Main Page:

*Staying at a Disney World Resort: 60D in Advance
Please note, if you only purchased MNSSHP tickets, your FP+ reservation is still based on resort check-in day.
*Staying at a Non-Disney Resort: 30D in Advance

 

[anomamatt]

Good News @anomamatt

I believe it's as stated on the Main Page:

*Staying at a Disney World Resort: 60D in Advance
Please note, if you only purchased MNSSHP tickets, your FP+ reservation is still based on resort check-in day.
*Staying at a Non-Disney Resort: 30D in Advance

If you put the party ticket into a separate profile, that profile is no longer associated with your room reservation (unless you add them to it, which I suppose you could do). I have never had luck umbrella'ing a party ticket only profile into the 60-day window (without also moving a regular park ticket).

 

[chiisai]

I submittted my question re: parade viewing for the Tomorrowland terrace dessert party through the online contact form a few days ago. Today I received a call and was told they will honor the parade viewing for those who reserved before the description changed.

I asked if there were any details and he said it was for the first parade and we could check in at Tomorrowland Terrace at 4:30pm day-of.

 

[FoxC63]

How's everyone's costumes coming along? FYI for you newbies, there's a thread for that too! Hope to see you there!

[URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-costumes-guidelines.3671354/"]“Official” 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Costumes & Guidelines[/URL]

 

[FoxC63]

I submittted my question re: parade viewing for the Tomorrowland terrace dessert party through the online contact form a few days ago. Today I received a call and was told they will honor the parade viewing for those who reserved before the description changed.

I asked if there were any details and he said it was for the first parade and we could check in at Tomorrowland Terrace at 4:30pm day-of.

Thank you for posting this juicy morsel! So now that we know it's for the first parade and what time to check-in, I guess the only thing we need to find out is the location.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I received a call today regarding the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party too (I had not sent anything to Disney, so this was unsolicited). The gist of the conversation...

• Will honor parade viewing since we booked before 6/18
• Can't add people to the reservation... only the party on the original ADR can be accommodated with parade viewing
• Can check-in at the Tomorrowland Terrace podium any time after 4:30 pm to get parade credentials and more specific information regarding the parade viewing location
• The parade viewing will be for the first parade
• They don't have additional details right now because the two parade times have not been finalized yet

I'll give kudos to Disney for the "make it right" outreach here. Certainly more than I expected.

Still curious just how this works logistically, but I'll worry about that later. Anyway, FWIW!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Datapoint for phone call regarding parade viewing. I’m attending first party on 8/17 and did not email regarding viewing issue. Was told same info as others as scripted.

I asked specifically about parade timing since that really is my only concern at this point. She said I was the only guest to have asked her for this info. According to her, they are aware of the timing issue for the parade and subsequent party and even though the parade times have not been solidified as of yet, their goal is specifically to offer the viewing for the first parade. She advised that when the parade times are finalized and if it creates a conflict, that the viewing would be changed to the second parade, but it’s their preference and they are planning everything around the first parade. I of course advised that we only booked due to the wording order of parade, party, then fireworks and there would be little reason for us to keep the reservation otherwise. She acknowledged we were about 6 weeks out and hoped they’d have solid times for the parades soon.

So I guess we’re still in a wait and see mode until parade times are released.

 

[kelleybean]

Hello - I asked a few pages back but I think it got lost in the shuffle. Does anyone happen to have a screen shot of the page for the dessert party that showed the parade viewing as being included? I meant to get a picture of it at the time because I saw the discussion on here that this might change, and am kicking myself that I didn't get it in time! I want to have a copy of the description since it was very clear when I booked that this was part of the event.

 

[sheila14]

Regarding party ticket FPs: if you don't have extra days of tickets (e.g., like an AP) and don't want to risk losing your last day of FPs, the best solution is to put the party ticket on it's own profile. At 30 days you can book Fps for the party night on the ticket. And at least last year if you did it this way, you didn't get your last day of FPs clipped off. To use the party admission, get a RFID card from guest services and use that to enter (and at the FP tapstiles).

The other option is try to book FP the day of your party or wait until you get in the park and try. I am waiting for the morning of the party and see what happens. I am not losing my pre scheduled FP unless Disney puts something out there allowing us for certain.

 

[FoxC63]

Hello - I asked a few pages back but I think it got lost in the shuffle. Does anyone happen to have a screen shot of the page for the dessert party that showed the parade viewing as being included? I meant to get a picture of it at the time because I saw the discussion on here that this might change, and am kicking myself that I didn't get it in time! I want to have a copy of the description since it was very clear when I booked that this was part of the event.

This is not necessary to have as Disney is contacting everyone who purchased prior to 6/18. They are also honoring the same if you cancelled the dessert party after the description was changed. Either way, you are grandfathered in. I don't have a copy of the actual description but I did find five bloggers who copied it from WDW website. Please see: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/#post-58989875"]Post #11[/URL]

 

[FoxC63]

The other option is try to book FP the day of your party or wait until you get in the park and try. I am waiting for the morning of the party and see what happens. I am not losing my pre scheduled FP unless Disney puts something out there allowing us for certain.

If this is your intentions, you'd be better served putting them in a separate account and booking them at 30 days as opposed to 1 day. There is no way WDW can do anything to your current FP's in your main MDE account!

Just remember to bring your party ticket with you and not scan your magic band!

 

[GillianP1301]

Sounds like a little bit more info is being shared today with people being told it's the 1st parade. Now to wait and see what time that parade will start because it won't be much good if it's 9:15 because we'll miss at least half of the dessert portion of the package. I think it's a good sign that they seem to be slowly but surely piecing the solution together and I'm definitely encouraged, and pleasantly surprised, that they are going through all the effort to try and make this right.

Now, the more skeptical side of me will still worry a little bit that I'll check in at the podium at 4:30 and the CM will not have the foggiest clue about any parade viewing. But, I'm getting a bit ahead of myself and will continue to monitor. I've already decided I'm doing the dessert party regardless and the parade will be a bonus for me at this point.

I had a thought the other day, of course I don't work there so this may fall under the easier said than done, but what if they set up the parade viewing area and just load a FP for all of of us impacted. They've had parade viewing FP in the past, so I'm thinking it can't be too hard. Still needs to be coordinated with a parade time that doesn't conflict with the dessert party, but it may help alleviate the inevitable confusion this is going to cause at check-in.

 

[FoxC63]

Sounds like a little bit more info is being shared today with people being told it's the 1st parade. Now to wait and see what time that parade will start because it won't be much good if it's 9:15 because we'll miss at least half of the dessert portion of the package. I think it's a good sign that they seem to be slowly but surely piecing the solution together and I'm definitely encouraged, and pleasantly surprised, that they are going through all the effort to try and make this right.

Now, the more skeptical side of me will still worry a little bit that I'll check in at the podium at 4:30 and the CM will not have the foggiest clue about any parade viewing. But, I'm getting a bit ahead of myself and will continue to monitor. I've already decided I'm doing the dessert party regardless and the parade will be a bonus for me at this point.

Agreed! That's why I'd rather have this information being emailed to me.

 

[GillianP1301]

Of those of us in this situation with the parade viewing being honoured? Which one of us has the earliest party date? I'm 8/31. I'm just curious who has the earliest party date and hoping whoever it is will report back here on their experience.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I'm 8/17, nervous, but optimistic. I'll be sure to report back!

 

[FoxC63]

I'm 8/17, nervous, but optimistic. I'll be sure to report back!

Thank you!!! This will be so helpful!

 

[Haley R]

Hello - I asked a few pages back but I think it got lost in the shuffle. Does anyone happen to have a screen shot of the page for the dessert party that showed the parade viewing as being included? I meant to get a picture of it at the time because I saw the discussion on here that this might change, and am kicking myself that I didn't get it in time! I want to have a copy of the description since it was very clear when I booked that this was part of the event.

I’m just keeping my email that shows the date I purchased my tickets. I have not received a call yet but our dessert party isn’t until October 25.

 

[kelleybean]

About 30 minutes after I posted, I got a call from guest services about the party and parade viewing. She told me what others have reported ... that they will honor the parade viewing but if I add anyone to the party the parade viewing will be canceled. Hopefully there aren't any problems but at least we aren't doing one of the earliest parties so they have time to figure it out.