"Official" 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Trick or Treat Fun

[crazy4wdw]

I may have missed...but any reviews for the desert party? How are the tables being assigned and how is the viewing area for the parade? How early do you need to show up--realistically. Thanks!

No reports yet, I'm also wanting to know all about the dessert party! Dying to hear the details and reviews!

I'm interested in this information also. Hope someone posts their experience as the parties continue through Sept.

 

[jettagirl]

Hi guys, I know I know I know everybody said to expect long lines but I was shocked at how long the lines for regular characters in Halloween garb were. Seems like they should spread them out more so you have more lines but shorter? We got in line for Cruella which didnt start early because to near the train (Not sure if that is accurate but what we were told) when we got out Minnie Donald and Daisy were over an hour!

Dear Disney please listen to kennythepirate add more rare characters, dont allow signing (or have the premade cards), and break up the meets so you don't meet 3 or 4 characters and make the line an hour and a half!

We left after hallow wishes (DS barely made it that long) but I thought with getting in before 4 on the AP we would have a jump on stuff. Yes DS had to trick or treat and the lines early in Storybook circus were so crazy we didnt even try.

How the heck do you guys get all the characters, watch the parades, trick or treat, do a photo or 3 see hocus pocus ???
We werent even in it for rides!

I did love the parade and DS loved loved loved Hocus Pocus ( are the sisters really singing???) So good!!!

Why no headless horseman in the first parade?? DH was disappointed since I told him he was riding and we were standing near the liberty bell. Not sure Ill do it again until DS is older and/or they really limit tickets I dont waste 3 hours waiting in lines for characters, and photos and treats.

Hope all of you that are headed have a great time!

I am totally with you! We were there on Friday night too and didn't meet any characters. I had high hopes of meeting Jack and Sally but knew the lines might be too long. I then thought we'd lower our expectations a little and made a bit of an attempt to meet Pooh and friends but, every time we went by, their line was long and they weren't even out. We have 2 small kids so that definitely limited our time at the party (we left after the fireworks) but I would say you need to stay late in order to accomplish much (or have a big enough group that you can split up).

We arrived between 4 and 4:30, picked up our treat bags, DH took DS on one ride and then we went to eat. After that, it was 7 so we started trick or treating and the lines were crazy long. In one of the lines, one of the CMs was timing it and was not happy that it was taking 8 minutes for guests to get through. Around 8, we went to get a spot for the parade and did more trick or treating after the parade. We also got a picture in front of the Haunted Mansion (one of the magic shots) and then found a spot to watch Celebrate the Magic and Hallowishes and then we left. It was fun but I think I was expecting to get more stuff done, despite our time limitations.

Anyway, we're a family of 4 and here's a picture of our haul. Note that this was taken tonight and so a bunch of candy was eaten between Friday and today.

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

I'm interested in this information also. Hope someone posts their experience as the parties continue through Sept.

I read on another board it is first come, first served and not pre assigned like it was last year. They said the dessert party kind of took away from the Halloween party. But that was just one person

 

[monique5]

I'm sure this has already been asked, but the only ticket we need to get into the MNSSHP is that ticket? It won't use a days ticket for it? Because I'm confused now.....

Yes. Correct.

 

[wilkeliza]

Thought you guys might enjoy. I finished my costume today. A few minor fixes need to happen but I like it. I even made a candy bag for the party.

 

[FoxC63]

Thought you guys might enjoy. I finished my costume today. A few minor fixes need to happen but I like it. I even made a candy bag for the party. View attachment 192882

Wow! That looks awesome! Hope you have a great time!

 

[cindyfan]

warning about making FP reservations starting before 4pm:
So I had one from 3:10-4:10 and when I went to do my FP for my other park day October 4th I was unable because the system took my 3:10 reservation as my ticketed day. The It person is still helping me fix it but he said that booking while possible before 4pm on your party date it causes this to happen and you may lose the ability to select on a regular park day. Apparently it caused computer issues because he is needing another support team member to fix my situation! I might miss out on soarin because of this error, so you might want to change your FP

I am confused? Are you saying that if you have tickets for MNSSHP you can make FP+ for the party (like from 4 to 7pm) but you can also make FP+ at another park for the same day?? Like for the morning?

 

[wilkeliza]

Wow! That looks awesome! Hope you have a great time!

Thanks. This is my first big costume so even though I had a few issues I made it through and it is done.

 

[monique5]

I am confused? Are you saying that if you have tickets for MNSSHP you can make FP+ for the party (like from 4 to 7pm) but you can also make FP+ at another park for the same day?? Like for the morning?

Yes, but you would need MYW tickets too & another MDE account. Complex. See FP+ info on Post 1 & go to appropriate link & read in its entirety.

 

[FoxC63]

I hope everyone that went the other day and in days forward has a wonderful time. 24 more days for us. Now down to my question for the magic shots can u get them starting at 4? Let's say your getting your wrist band at the entrance can you get headless horseman then? Or how about at 11:30 when your leaving the park? Thx

Just want to say that even though you might be able to get "ghostly" type magic shots early, you might want to wait until dark so they show up better. here's a link to help anyone decide, there are comparison shots to help you gauge. Also the animated full blown colored Magic Shots look great at anytime, like the Headless Horseman.
Link: http://capturingmagic.me/a-guide-to-disney-world-magic-shots

 

[Laura's Dad]

I meant to post earlier but we just got back last night and it has been a busy 3 days. As for the party and some questions I have seen: The lines for all the M&Gs were long so we just took pics of the characters in their Halloween garb. There were many people in costume and some were very elaborate. The peeps were green and only at Tom Sawyer's. Poison apple steins were at Sleepy Hollow. Vampire Mickey and Zero buckets were in Fantasyland and Main Street carts, but Zero was sold out in Fantasyland by the time I got there at 10-10:30 but not sure if they sold out at Main Street. No Werther's this year.

We had a great time. Our goal was the entertainment and candy so we skipped M&G lines & just took pics of the characters. The merchandise for the party was nice but not for me so I skipped getting any. I got the Vampire Mickey popcorn bucket and the Poison Apple stein. We also hit every treat stop, with the Tiki Room being a double stop and Storybook Circus being a triple stop. Both our bags were filled to the top. Caught all the shows and parades, along with a few rides. Hope we get to go again.

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Do you have a picture of the Vampire Mickey Popcorn bucket and the Poison Apple stein? My wife loves the idea.

 

[pigletto]

Do you have a picture of the Vampire Mickey Popcorn bucket and the Poison Apple stein? My wife loves the idea.

The Poison Apple stein is in the first picture he linked.

 

[Laura's Dad]

The Poison Apple stein is in the first picture he linked.

Who linked?

 

[smitch425]

Do you have a picture of the Vampire Mickey Popcorn bucket and the Poison Apple stein? My wife loves the idea.

To save you from searching...

 

[DDM525]

We will be going in mid October for D's 21st birthday. He wants to dress as Dr Strange which involves a full length cape. Can folks post on how strict they areare this year on the costume rules? I'd hate to spend the time making his costume and then he can't wear it. I would guess we wouldn't be denied entry as long as he removed it when asked?

 

[FoxC63]

Do you have a picture of the Vampire Mickey Popcorn bucket and the Poison Apple stein? My wife loves the idea.

Hopefully you'll be there in September to get them but October might be a different story according to

They've done this the past couple of years. The new buckets are usually available for the October parties, and September parties get last years.

I'm looking forward to the new PC buckets. Thanks for the awesome information "NoMoneyThanks2Disney"

 

[FoxC63]

To save you from searching...
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Smitch, what is that pumpkin thing in the center? Is that new for 2016?

 

[FoxC63]

We will be going in mid October for D's 21st birthday. He wants to dress as Dr Strange which involves a full length cape. Can folks post on how strict they areare this year on the costume rules? I'd hate to spend the time making his costume and then he can't wear it. I would guess we wouldn't be denied entry as long as he removed it when asked?

I actually posted a picture a few pages back of a guy in a full length cape - Another poster stated he could have carried through security and then put it on. I also saw on twitter @ #mnsshp a woman running across the hub (?) in a full length gown.

 

[gwenlep]

Yes - the line was out the door and the CMs were telling people what the lines were for. It was only for pins. Go later and you will be fine.

Thank you

 

[gwenlep]

See Post 1 - merchandise.

Thank you