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

[FoxC63]

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

I don't see how it's fair. Don't like to use that word but it seems so odd Disney would charge that much for kids. We all know they eat next to nothing, doubt any parent would allow them to drink alcohol. It doesn't make sense considering tickets and dining are based on age.

I wonder if they're hoping this becomes more of an event for adults.

 

[123SA]

I don't see how it's fair. Don't like to use that word but it seems so odd Disney would charge that much for kids. We all know they eat next to nothing, doubt any parent would allow them to drink alcohol. It doesn't make sense considering tickets and dining are based on age.

I wonder if they're hoping this becomes more of an event for adults.

Maybe it's more about capacity? There are a fixed number of tables and chairs. Only one person per chair whether it's an adult or a kid.

It's a painful price ... I just paid for 2 adults and 3 teens

 

[Jillianna]

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.

I was not able to book it for the 15th. I ended up switching party days.

 

[FoxC63]

Maybe it's more about capacity? There are a fixed number of tables and chairs. Only one person per chair whether it's an adult or a kid.

It's a painful price ... I just paid for 2 adults and 3 teens

So true. But... it's Tony's Town Square restaurant. The food there is has been for years to the point the only way to fill it up is attaching a parade pkg to it.

I was not able to book it for the 15th. I ended up switching party days.

What is up with the 15th?! So far we've been speculating Disney is throwing a special party that night but I've not read anything to confirm. Interesting. Just to stay up to date, guests attending that night cannot book dessert nor parade packages?

 

[FoxC63]

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[Cluelyss]

I don't see how it's fair. Don't like to use that word but it seems so odd Disney would charge that much for kids. We all know they eat next to nothing, doubt any parent would allow them to drink alcohol. It doesn't make sense considering tickets and dining are based on age.

I wonder if they're hoping this becomes more of an event for adults.

Completely agree. Club Villain was the same way, which I’d agree they wanted to keep more “adult only.” But a dessert party at MVMCP?? I know, you’re paying for the experience, which is the same for everyone, but I really struggle with them charging 1 price, especially when alcohol is included. There should at least be a minor/over 21 price difference there.

 

[cakebaker]

Here I am, eating my words again. I swore off the parties due to crowd levels but.....We're making a very short trip the end of September to see the last Iluminations. We arrive on a Sunday and that's the only day we can go to the MK due to special activities we bought for Iluminations. It's a party night and the only way to get much done is to bite the bullet and buy the tickets! lol I should never say never when it comes to WDW. I'm just going to roll with the punches, my grandson will love it crowds or no crowds. I might even be a little excited myself to get to see the new fireworks show!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Just booked august 27. booked plaza inn at 3:40 (only time really offered before sixish pm although i would have liked a little later time. two questions: what will crowds be like for this event if it's a tuesday but it's also two days before swe opening date. second question is: this will be my second day on vacation and I'm not sure how to plan that. should the day before be an mk day just to c mk before the event or should i spend an entire day tuesday 8/27 all day in mk because it will quiet in the day and lead myself into the party? we do have park hoppers but i don't know which way i should plan it. i will feel weird entering halloween party without having visited mk first on my trip.

I'll be there with you on the 27th, so we'll be dealing with the crowd situation together. Without SWGE, it would have been expected to be one of the lowest crowd days of the season. No one really knows how SWGE will impact it. I'm crossing my fingers it won't be too bad yet, but there's no way to know.

If you feel weird doing MK for the party without having done it normally, then you could certainly make the day of it. Personally, I know it's going to be hard keeping my kids up late, so we're not doing anything in the day leading into the party night.

 

[FoxC63]

Here I am, eating my words again. I swore off the parties due to crowd levels but....

Well I would say "Here's mud in your eyes" but considering your cakebaker...

Welcome back!

 

[FoxC63]

Why can't Disney do this at MNSSHP?! Come on!


Link: https://twitter.com/laughing_place

 

[PolyRob]

Heads Up!

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Ebates is currently at 10% cash back too.

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[chinarider]

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!

That's sort of what we are doing... Sunday is our parade day and we are doing no park day. We are sleeping in (past the 4 or 5 AM usual rope drop alarm) and meeting our friend for early brunch at Homecomin and we will walk off (some of ) the food strolling and shopping DS.. Then she is heading back hotel with us to swim,relax, get ready for party and head to MK. Also not sure what day anyone is going but I know , it's most likely to be hot and humid which is very draining for a longday.

 

[Cluelyss]

Read in the FastPass thread that party tickets are not allowing FP booking this year? Any of our early party goers had success booking?? Hoping those reports are coming from folks who don’t know “how” to do it??

 

[tiggerunner]

Are there discount tickets for Cruella Hideaway party for DVC or AP?

 

[Cluelyss]

Are there discount tickets for Cruella Hideaway party for DVC or AP?

No discounts for any of the up-charge events.

 

[AliceandPete]

Read in the FastPass thread that party tickets are not allowing FP booking this year? Any of our early party goers had success booking?? Hoping those reports are coming from folks who don’t know “how” to do it??

I read in here a few accounts that people were able to book fastpass on party days . I think they are maybe last few pages .

 

[tiggerunner]

No discounts for any of the up-charge events.

Thanks

 

[Aries14]

I did my fast passes this morning for my party day and they didn't have any passed 6pm

 

[keishashadow]

Completely agree. Club Villain was the same way, which I’d agree they wanted to keep more “adult only.” But a dessert party at MVMCP?? I know, you’re paying for the experience, which is the same for everyone, but I really struggle with them charging 1 price, especially when alcohol is included. There should at least be a minor/over 21 price difference there.

note that it is specifically not labeled a dessert party as the other current two add-ons that feature FW viewing.

Reminds me of an event they had one year in the castle which was great. Probally too much of a value as it never repeated lol.

IMO Cruella’s HaW is geared towards adults, especially those without children. Many of us started out doing the various parties when our kids were littles. Once you start to do these sorts of parties without them, it can be easy to question why. Especially, as it tends to be the same offering basically every year.

Don’t get me wrong, we enjoy both parties (often doing MNSSHP twice lol) & I was able to bring my GD along starting last year since the party starts earlier. Still, the idea of tweaking things via new experiences can surely help to keep things fresh.

This sort of special add-on if done ‘right’ tends to be wildly popular & profitable for the parks. For better or worse, it’s likely the wave of the future

I understand people aren’t necessarily thrilled to pay for it but there are also many who won’t book the ‘after hour events’ on principle (as it takes away from what was historical park time).

 

[FoxC63]

Read in the FastPass thread that party tickets are not allowing FP booking this year? Any of our early party goers had success booking?? Hoping those reports are coming from folks who don’t know “how” to do it??

Only one person came here to report it didn't work for them but after calling back they found out it was because of their split stay.

Otherwise it's been confirmed it's working!