“Official” 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Strategy and Itinerary Thread

[FoxC63]

MANY UPDATES!!!!

With so many new offerings several Posts have been updated and moved but they can ALL be found on the Main page on: Post #1

Specialty and Anytime Treats have been added to: Post #8
I will update again as soon as prices and more specific information is released.

Thanks @Missyrose for posting the link!

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

This is my first MNSSHP! I've been browsing this thread & the other one a lot for tips. We are going on September 25th. DH won't want to do any character meet & greets (he will get very grumpy if I make him stand in line for 2 hours) - would waiting until the end of the night be a good idea if I'd like to see Moana & Cruella, or should I just assume I won't be able to meet them? Also, what order of stage show/parade/wishes would folks recommend? I was thinking to see the early shows all at once so that's out of the way (8:30 boo to you, 9:15 parade, 10:15 wishes), is that a good idea? Outside of the special shows I'd like to be sure to ride the rides with special overlays (among other rides) and get some party-exclusive magic shots if the lines aren't too long (again, keeping DH happy is my #1 concern whenever he's with me at Disney). If anyone really likes planning out party nights please give me some advice!

 

[dachsie]

This is my first MNSSHP! I've been browsing this thread & the other one a lot for tips. We are going on September 25th. DH won't want to do any character meet & greets (he will get very grumpy if I make him stand in line for 2 hours) - would waiting until the end of the night be a good idea if I'd like to see Moana & Cruella, or should I just assume I won't be able to meet them? Also, what order of stage show/parade/wishes would folks recommend? I was thinking to see the early shows all at once so that's out of the way (8:30 boo to you, 9:15 parade, 10:15 wishes), is that a good idea? Outside of the special shows I'd like to be sure to ride the rides with special overlays (among other rides) and get some party-exclusive magic shots if the lines aren't too long (again, keeping DH happy is my #1 concern whenever he's with me at Disney). If anyone really likes planning out party nights please give me some advice!

From what I understand, Moana has long waits all nite. You may have some luck with Cruella. The second parade is less crowded they say so you may have better luck doing things during first parade. If you go on first page and click on some of the itineraries you may get some ideas. Then kind of post an outline and a few here can help guide you

 

[HollyMD]

Wow! So many good looking treats! Best that I start dieting NOW......

 

[ejdmomma]

Wow! So many good looking treats! Best that I start dieting NOW......

This ^^^^^

 

[dachsie]

How many days in advance can I buy a ticket and still get my AP discount?

 

[chiisai]

Do you have parade viewing with your dessert party? If so, FYI, we just checked in and were told location of viewing is by flagpole on Main Street.

 

[chiisai]

 

[chiisai]

 

[LucyBC80]

Wow! So many good looking treats! Best that I start dieting NOW......

I did eliminate 52 pounds in the last 9 months! With the amount of walking we'll be doing two (or five?) snacks shouldn't be a problem!

 

[FoxC63]

Do you have parade viewing with your dessert party? If so, FYI, we just checked in and were told location of viewing is by flagpole on Main Street.

That is a great location. Easy to take photos of floats with castle in the background. Thank you so much for posting! I hope it doesn't change for our late October date, 10/30.

 

[Haley R]

Do you have parade viewing with your dessert party? If so, FYI, we just checked in and were told location of viewing is by flagpole on Main Street.

Are you doing the first or second parade?

 

[chiisai]

Are you doing the first or second parade?

First.

 

[chiisai]

Also, I was told at one popcorn cart that the cauldron bucket was delayed. He said they would have the Oogie B one, though. I did not inquire if delayed meant later tonight or at the next or further party.

 

[FoxC63]

Also, I was told at one popcorn cart that the cauldron bucket was delayed. He said they would have the Oogie B one, though. I did not inquire if delayed meant later tonight or at the next or further party.

I wonder what time they are going to sell the Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets. Normally it's at 7pm. Do you see anyone with one?

 

[chiisai]

I wonder what time they are going to sell the Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets. Normally it's at 7pm. Do you see anyone with one?

I asked at the popcorn stand at dumbo and he said 6 but wasn’t sure and the guy at liberty said 7. That was in the 5 o’clock hour. I haven’t tried since 6. Going to go over to one at 6:45.

 

[chiisai]

I wonder what time they are going to sell the Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets. Normally it's at 7pm. Do you see anyone with one?

Also do not see anyone with one.

 

[FoxC63]

Also do not see anyone with one.

Really appreciate you letting us know what's going on. I hope you have an awesome night!

 

[chiisai]

Really appreciate you letting us know what's going on. I hope you have an awesome night!

It’s been great so far!! Am now at the back of a line of about 15 at the liberty cart. I see the buckets; they will not sell until 7.

We just finished big thunder and it was a walk on. Kids played a few rounds of SotMK (and we also went on little mermaid before 6). Lines are low and it is great.

 

[Haley R]

First.

Let us know how that goes! I’d like to try it that way but I’m not sure how it will work out with the desserts. Did you check in for the dessert party? If so, what time?