"Official" 2019 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Frightfully Festive Celebration

[FoxC63]

I am trying to decide if it is worth keeping my Plaza dessert party (with the assumption the new fireworks will be like HEA, where the best spots are limited) or doing Cruella's. It is my first (and likely only) MNSSHP and I tend to be more of a parade person...but the new fireworks will likely be amazing. Argh! Decisions, decisions...

I'm not sure how long your vacation is but the Halloween Firework Spectacular can be seen from a few places outside of MK, some locations even have the music piped in. The Poly resort beach area I hear is amazing.

 

[buteraa]

is it too much to spend all day at mk (with a monorail resort hop break for lunch) and then the party? or should i park hop?

I think it would be a long day. I would rope drop another park, go back to the resort for a swim or relax time and then head to the party around 4 or 5. It's also a good morning to spend at Disney Springs for breakfast or a little shopping!

 

[buteraa]

I'm not sure how long your vacation is but the Halloween Firework Spectacular can be seen from a few places outside of MK, some locations even have the music piped in. The Poly resort beach area I hear is amazing.

This is true, however you miss seeing the projection show.

 

[Cluelyss]

If its your first time, I would go with fireworks!

Completely agree, especially if the new show is projection-heavy like HEA. The best spots will be right in front of the castle, where the reserved viewing area is. You can see the parade from tons of locations around the park, and it’s offered twice per night, so you’ll have more opportunity to see the parade without having a reserved area. Personally, I prefer watching from the beginning of the parade route (Frontierland) than the end, especially since the party is basically over by the time the second parade passes the flagpole.

 

[TotallyMinnie83]

Has anyone been able to book the dessert party - either plaza viewing or terrace - on Sunday, September 15th? I know we were chatting about it a while ago and it seemed like there was a glitch where we could not book it. I have been trying online, but no luck. I just called and couldn't book it over the phone either.

 

[supercarrie]

This is true, however you miss seeing the projection show.

Indeed, and my hunch is the new show will be like HEA - you really will want to see it in front of the castle. I think I'll stick with my dessert party plans and see the second parade in Frontierland. I'm going solo, tacking this onto a work trip, so am basically doing MNSSHP and AK After Hours this trip.

 

[Linda67]

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way event is now availalbe to book again. Just booked for 10/31

 

[keishashadow]

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way event is now availalbe to book again. Just booked for 10/31

You are the best thanks for posting!!! Got my night, 9/29. Now i can finally buy our MNSSHP tix lol

 

[pangyal]

We're doing option #3. First party we will do the Cruella add-on and hope that we get good weather and no rain out of the Headless Horseman, assuming that goes well, we don't have to worry about parade for the 2nd party. That 2nd party is when we have the dessert party add-on and will enjoy the fireworks then. For me, the add-ons are worth it for the no long wait and scoping out of spots for the parade and the fireworks, which to me are the 2 biggest special things about MNSSHP.

This sounds like pretty much what we will end up doing too, except that I don’t think our kiddo can make it to midnight bedtime so I feel spending over $300 on Cruella’s may not be the way to go, even though I would absolutely love the reserved parade view option . Your plan sounds perfect, though! I totally think they’re worth it too, I just wonder how quickly they will sell out.

 

[jhoannam]

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way event is now availalbe to book again. Just booked for 10/31

Is the pricing fixed $99 per person including kids?

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Is the pricing fixed $99 per person including kids?

Yes. The glitch has been fixed and all guests are now $99+ tax.

 

[Rory607]

I have two questions about dining reservations before the party.

1. We have an ADR for Crystal Palace at 3:30 on our party day. Will we be able to get into MK without using a park ticket or are they strict on the 4:00 entry?

2. I was really hoping to do CRT, but couldn’t get it so we made Crystal Palace as a backup ADR. Is is typical for CRT to book up before a party? I’m hoping something will open up.

 

[krd315]

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way event is now availalbe to book again. Just booked for 10/31

Thanks! Just booked for 8/20. I hate that we missed the discounted price and still uncertain how my 78 y/o mom will do. But now I can decide as it gets closer!

 

[disneyworldsk]

I think it would be a long day. I would rope drop another park, go back to the resort for a swim or relax time and then head to the party around 4 or 5. It's also a good morning to spend at Disney Springs for breakfast or a little shopping!

I really like this ds idea. can you recommend a good breakfast/brunch place? thanks.

 

[keishashadow]

1. We have an ADR for Crystal Palace at 3:30 on our party day. Will we be able to get into MK without using a park ticket or are they strict on the 4:00 entry?

There is a separate line at the gate, clearly marked, for party guests who don’t have day tix (or aren’t eligible for earlier DVC entry).

Haven’t seen them open the line early. I’d move your ADR to at least 4:15 pm

 

[buteraa]

I really like this ds idea. can you recommend a good breakfast/brunch place? thanks.

My favorite for Brunch or Lunch at Disney Springs would be Chef Art Smith's Homecomin. If you go on Sunday they have a nice Brunch from 10-2. The other fun option for breakfast would be at Trattoria on the Boardwalk. They have a good character breakfast. If you want to resort hop, BOMA at Animal Kingdom has a very good breakfast and the resort is beautiful to walk around.

 

[krd315]

Is there a certain time we have to check in for the Cruella bash? I know it starts at 9pm and we can come and go. Also what time would we need to be at reserved area as mom is in a wheelchair? We are going to 2nd party on 8/20. I am trying to figure out a plan to get the stage show and fireworks in without a lot of back tracking and still have time to hopefully meet Cruella and enjoy some party time (I am going as Cruella). We plan to meet Jack & Sally by using a regular park ticket to go in late afternoon before party guests, QS dinner and a couple of hours in Fantasyland area to TOT and meet any roaming characters before stage show and fireworks.

 

[FoxC63]

Is the pricing fixed $99 per person including kids?

Pretty crazy huh?

 

[jhoannam]

Pretty crazy huh?

I can’t believe kids are the same price, glad I paid $35 for our 8YO. And only $85 for our 11YO.

 

[FoxC63]

@Halloweenqueen I love your name Halloween Queen!