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

[Cluelyss]

Is it possible to purchase party exclusive merchandise earlier in the day with proof of a party ticket for that night?

Someone mentioned this a few pages back...they showed proof of a party ticket that was for several days in the future and were able to buy merchandise....in the Emporium I believe?

 

[Cluelyss]

The mania is getting more real. I walked through it and could get similar FPs and dining reservations if I switched my days around and did two parties. Now to decide if my body and wallet want that to happen? Thoughts on doing two parties, Friday and Sunday, in the same trip?

DO IT! We always do 2 parties if we can - so much less stress when you can spread it out over 2 nights!!

 

[Cluelyss]

Magic shots that I did during the first mnsshp:

1) Hold out hand, they add lit jack o lantern

2) hold hand like a claw, they add poison apple on a string over cauldron

3) hitchhiking ghosts

I think there were others I missed.

Where did you get #1 taken? Would you mind sharing the final result?

 

[doodlemama]

Can anyone help me With wristband pick up? We have our party tickets link to our MDE account. Can my 12 year old scan her band and get her wristband at buzz without me? TIA!!!

 

[Haley R]

The mania is getting more real. I walked through it and could get similar FPs and dining reservations if I switched my days around and did two parties. Now to decide if my body and wallet want that to happen? Thoughts on doing two parties, Friday and Sunday, in the same trip?

We're doing two parties in October and I'm really excited! It gives us the chance to see all of the characters we want to meet and still see all of the great entertainment.

 

[Livelovedance]

For those who have ridden Space Mountain with the special enhancements, is it dark when you go through the tunnel at the beginning of the ride and when you climb the hill as well?

Yes, it was dark the entire time... I wasn't a fan

 

[Haley R]

FPs made and got everything we wanted!!! The only thing that bugs me is getting Frozen later than I planned, but I'll keep modifying to see if I can get it earlier. It really makes so much difference having a longer trip. We took our niece and her mom in February for 5 days and I remember being so stressed about getting FOP. This time it wasn't even a challenge. I also was able to be up early to text my mom happy birthday so win-win.

 

[Pdollar88]

If I'm near the front of the park at 4 (eating at the Plaza) -- is there a place near the front that I can pick up a wristband without having to exit the park or go to one of the lands?

One other question as I try to decide whether to switch up my days and go twice. If I prioritize Moana, who would be the next character you would jump in line for to maximize party time?

 

[KELLY]

DO IT! We always do 2 parties if we can - so much less stress when you can spread it out over 2 nights!!

We did two last year. I only buy tickets to one ahead of time. But we will probably go Friday night as well next week. I agree but we mostly go for the rides and everything else is a bonus. I must say we are looking forward to the nachos and we will probably get one specialty desert and split it each night!! Last year we ent and got merchandise right away. I'm wondering if the lines are smaller towards the end of the night? We want some pins, MB and some t shirts.

 

[Best Aunt]

People asked about the Magic Shots.

Magic Shot # 1:
You hold your hand like a claw.

Two locations.

When I did it in front of the castle: after the Magic was added, I was holding a poision apple. (I just asked the photographer if he did any magic shots which were special for the party.)

When I did it next to Sleepy Hollow restaurant in Liberty Square: after the Magic was added, I was holding a poison apple over a cauldron.

I do not post pictures of myself here, so you have to imagine that I'm actually in the photo, not just my hand.

 

[Best Aunt]

Magic shot # 2:

You place your hand out like you are holding something on it.

Location: In front of the castle.

Same photographer who did the shot where I was holding the poison apple.

I just asked if he did any magic shots which were special for the party.

Again, you will have to imagine that all of me is in the photo, not just my hand.

 

[Best Aunt]

Magic shot # 3:

Hitchhiking ghosts.

Location: look for the photographer with a tripod across from Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square.

Again, I cropped myself out of the photo.

 

[inspectorgadget]

I had this same realization when I viewed the wait times for HM during last Friday's party and saw that it never dropped below 20 minutes, even during the parade and fireworks. Granted those wait times could be inflated as they often are later at night, but because our party is also on a Friday night, I couldn't take the risk of missing out on riding given everything else we want to do. As much as I want to ride it at night, we got a FP and are going to ride it first thing when we enter the park. I'm looking at it like this: What better way to start your party than to ride Haunted Mansion? We'll certainly check it out at night to take in the ambiance, and if the wait time is reasonable hop in line either right before or right after the 2nd parade.

I agree, riding Haunted Mansion right before the party gets me in the Halloween spirit! Then when I hear the ghost host announcing the beginning of the party, it fits right in since I was just on it. I will also check out the line later on during the night, but at least we'll have already had a chance to ride it if the line is outrageous.

 

[inspectorgadget]

Yes, any guest services location should be able to provide you with the hard tickets. Years ago we had some old non-expiring paper tickets and we went to Disney Springs and they exchanged them for hard tickets so we could get paper FPs in the park.

Oh, that will work out great then, thank you! Uh....where is Disney Springs guest services? I know there's one there (why I asked my initial question), but I've never had to stop in there for anything. I guess I could look at a map.

 

[inspectorgadget]

Lines are long but move fast due to no FP during party, and all the switchbacks aren't in use. We got in line for HM and the line was back to Memento Mori, took less than 15 minutes to stretch room.

You pass the ghost on the lawn in line... But there is separate area to watch them that you can just go to if not riding.

Thank you!

 

[inspectorgadget]

Yes you can watch their show without riding HM & without getting in a line. One of either sister Carlotta or Renata appear around 7:15pm on the front lawn in front of HM. Walk into the exit line for the ride and then turn left to stand just behind the horseless hearse. They should appear at later times during the party but this is the time I usually wait for them. NB their humour is usually a wee bit more adult. Not raunchy but more entertaining for adults despite littles being in earshot.

That is such good news, now I will definitely watch them without getting in line. They are the reason I wanted to ride at night, but if I can get a FP before the party, this could work. Thank you!

 

[inspectorgadget]

Im so glad you asked this! I scrapbook so I love to have tickets and stuff, but never thought about going to guest services

It's funny, I don't personally need MORE stuff in my house (even souvenirs), but my kids want them. So I will make them happy and get the little card for them. But last year our cards (we bought directly from disney last year) were just the regular cards they send out, not Halloween themed cards so they were a little disappointed. I don't think there are any special cards, right?

 

[scrappinginontario]

It's funny, I don't personally need MORE stuff in my house (even souvenirs), but my kids want them. So I will make them happy and get the little card for them. But last year our cards (we bought directly from disney last year) were just the regular cards they send out, not Halloween themed cards so they were a little disappointed. I don't think there are any special cards, right?

I have not heard of anyone receiving special Halloween themed cards. Just the regular ones with the characters on them.

 

[abnihon]

Magic shot # 3:

Hitchhiking ghosts.

Location: look for the photographer with a tripod across from Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square.

Again, I cropped myself out of the photo.

So this looks different from the one during the day right? The daytime just has one ghost and this has all 3?

 

[abnihon]

If I'm near the front of the park at 4 (eating at the Plaza) -- is there a place near the front that I can pick up a wristband without having to exit the park or go to one of the lands?

One other question as I try to decide whether to switch up my days and go twice. If I prioritize Moana, who would be the next character you would jump in line for to maximize party time?

If you want 2 big ones before the party I would do Jack/Sally from 4-5 and then Moana.