"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[Kindermouse]

I've been trying to get a BOG dinner reservation for 25th August ( in the hopes that it was a party night) from 180 days out with no luck yet.

Claire

Party nights are the hardest to get because there are less of them to go around but keep trying and sign up for the touringplans alert thing. A lot of people get multiple ADRs to increase their option and then they releases them fairly close to their arrival date when they can be more sure that calendars wont change. With the limited opportunities to see the new fireworks show because of the parties people might be extra ruthless about having multiple ADRs on nonparty nights as well. keep trying and good luck.

 

[FoxC63]

Last year we went to MNSSHP on the last Sunday in September. Apparently it was the last day for CMs to purchase discounted tickets, so it SOLD OUT and was CROWDED. Does anyone know when the last day for CMs to buy tickets this year is? We are debating between Sunday, September 24th and Friday, September 29th. I know Sunday is typically better but not if it is the CM day. Thoughts?

That was Sept. 25, 2016. I read that many people thought is was very crowded. Glad to see your giving it another try.
I think once the prices come out then we'll know about CM, AP, DVC & Military pricing.

EDIT: I read we should see prices May 1st. But don't hold me accountable for it.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So first world problems, but we will be on the Magic in May with limited wifi. I'm hoping for a Nov 1 party, what are the odds they sell out in the first 1-2 weeks?

ETA: I will be fine if they release in the first half of May, it's mainly the 13-20 that is going to be iffy because of sea days.

Absolutely zero chance of that.

The majority of parties, if they even sell out, sell out just a day or two in advance of the party. Halloween will be the first and even that one will be a long time before it sells out.

 

[smitch425]

Hi, I added a link to your thread on the Official October Planning thread on the happy dance board. Hope that's okay? Thanks!

Absolutely!

 

[Mollymovacca]

Last year we went to MNSSHP on the last Sunday in September. Apparently it was the last day for CMs to purchase discounted tickets, so it SOLD OUT and was CROWDED. Does anyone know when the last day for CMs to buy tickets this year is? We are debating between Sunday, September 24th and Friday, September 29th. I know Sunday is typically better but not if it is the CM day. Thoughts?

I'm trying to decide the same thing, there will be 3 parties while we are there (22,24,26).... I had planned on 24th but would love the day we think may be less crowded. But changing my adrs gives me major anxiety so I'm thinking I should stick to the 24th like I have planned... decisions decisions!! Haha!

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Is it overkill to go twice during our week stay? We will be there Aug 27th-Sept 2nd
Trying to debate if this is worth it price wise. Last year my 2 yr old stayed out til almost midnite, I also have a 12 yr old. We had a great time, I really enjoyed it, just don't know if we will have enough time to do the other things like Food and Wine and Pandora while we are there....help I am scatterbrained!!!

 

[FoxC63]

I'm trying to decide the same thing, there will be 3 parties while we are there (22,24,26).... I had planned on 24th but would love the day we think may be less crowded. But changing my adrs gives me major anxiety so I'm thinking I should stick to the 24th like I have planned... decisions decisions!! Haha!

There are several places to dine so ADR's should not be the issue, but a crowded park is. When planning a trip to Disney it's all "tentative" due to park hours changing overnight or fireworks being added. I definitely would go out of my way to avoid a MNSSHP when it includes CM's last date. This is just based off the information posted in 2016. But with that said, I hope your trip is amazing.

 

[FoxC63]

Is it overkill to go twice during our week stay? We will be there Aug 27th-Sept 2nd
Trying to debate if this is worth it price wise. Last year my 2 yr old stayed out til almost midnite, I also have a 12 yr old. We had a great time, I really enjoyed it, just don't know if we will have enough time to do the other things like Food and Wine and Pandora while we are there....help I am scatterbrained!!!

What are your plans so far?

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

What are your plans so far?

Sunday- Magic Kingdom
Monday- The wave breakfast, DHS, Yachtsman dinner (maybe epcot depending on how everyone feels)
Tuesday- Ohana breakfast, Magic Kingdom BOG lunch, break, Animal Kingdom evening
Wed- Maybe Epcot to see if theres the Food and Wine Preview, early Ohana Dinner, MK at night bc I think its PM EMH
Thurs- Bon Voyage Breakfast, Epcot, break, Epcot
Fri- 1900 Park fare breakfast, day by pool, MNSSHP
Sat- Probably Epcot morning, maybe Magic Kingdom at night.
Sunday back home

I just didn't want to end my vacation at Animal Kingdom

 

[FoxC63]

Sunday- Magic Kingdom
Monday- The wave breakfast, DHS, Yachtsman dinner (maybe epcot depending on how everyone feels)
Tuesday- Ohana breakfast, Magic Kingdom BOG lunch, break, Animal Kingdom evening
Wed- Maybe Epcot to see if theres the Food and Wine Preview, early Ohana Dinner, MK at night bc I think its PM EMH
Thurs- Bon Voyage Breakfast, Epcot, break, Epcot
Fri- 1900 Park fare breakfast, day by pool, MNSSHP
Sat- Probably Epcot morning, maybe Magic Kingdom at night.
Sunday back home

I just didn't want to end my vacation at Animal Kingdom

I'll PM you.

 

[smallworldnh]

We just decided that we might do this for the first time on our September trip. The Disney website doesn't let you purchase tickets yet for this. Does anyone know when they will become available? Can I just add it to my package (It is paid in full) or do I have to pay full price up front? (Sorry if this has been asked/answered already - too many posts to go through!) Thank you!

 

[Flynnismine]

We have been going to MNSSHP every year for the past 4 years and I never knew that there was an AP discount on party tixs. To get the AP discount, would I need to buy them in person at Dis or can I buy them online like normal (or call) and get the AP discount that way? DD (8) and I are flying down on May 13 for the Pandora AP preview and, if they are on sale by then, I'll buy them while there (if buying in person is the only way to get the AP discount).

Thanks all.

 

[dolewhipdreams]

We just decided that we might do this for the first time on our September trip. The Disney website doesn't let you purchase tickets yet for this. Does anyone know when they will become available? Can I just add it to my package (It is paid in full) or do I have to pay full price up front? (Sorry if this has been asked/answered already - too many posts to go through!) Thank you!

They will go on sale in May and I'm fairly certain you can add it to your package but someone may need to check me on that.

 

[smallworldnh]

They will go on sale in May and I'm fairly certain you can add it to your package but someone may need to check me on that.

Awesome, thank you!! Something else to stalk the boards about after FD is finally dropped!!

 

[Geomom]

So excited! This will be our first Halloween party! We're planning to do 10/9.

My kids will be 17 and 13. It didn't work out to do it the last 3 October trips that we did--first 2 the kids were too young and couldn't stay up late enough to make it worth the $, last one we weren't there over any party dates.

Hoping to use either an AP or DVC discount...

 

[GillianP1301]

Is it overkill to go twice during our week stay? We will be there Aug 27th-Sept 2nd
Trying to debate if this is worth it price wise. Last year my 2 yr old stayed out til almost midnite, I also have a 12 yr old. We had a great time, I really enjoyed it, just don't know if we will have enough time to do the other things like Food and Wine and Pandora while we are there....help I am scatterbrained!!!

I don't think it is and I have read plenty of people who do multiple parties. We did one last year and there was a lot of stuff we never got to so this year we will try 2. My plan is to focus on any character m&g that I want, parade and fireworks one night and rides, trick or treat lines & special photo ops on the other night. I'm sure we'll watch the parade and fireworks that 2nd night as well, but I won't be as stressed about getting a perfect spot, so it won't take up as much time.

 

[Kindermouse]

We have been going to MNSSHP every year for the past 4 years and I never knew that there was an AP discount on party tixs. To get the AP discount, would I need to buy them in person at Dis or can I buy them online like normal (or call) and get the AP discount that way? DD (8) and I are flying down on May 13 for the Pandora AP preview and, if they are on sale by then, I'll buy them while there (if buying in person is the only way to get the AP discount).

Thanks all.

Dont take my words as gospel by any means since I havent done this Disney WORLD but I have been an AP holder at DinseyLAND and used that to purchase and get a discount on party tix. If it is the same you can use your AP to get discounts when you purchase the party tix online. make sure your AP is activated and linked to you account. you can also order them by phone and give the cm your AP number for the discount. At Disneyland AP holders and Disney Visa holders also get to buy them before the go on sale to the general public which is a bigger deal there beucase nearly all parties at Disneyland, and every single party in the month of October, sells out.

When I bought mine for the DL party last year I clicked on a link at on the party ticket page that said clicker here for special discountes for annual pass holders which allowed me to buy the tickets early and get my discount. People who bought them over the phone-and all Disney Visa people had to order them over the phone- could not get e-tickets and since they had physical tickets they had to pay for shipping which basically canceled out their discount so the ability to order them online was a savings.

 

[Minnieloves4]

yay!!! We will be going to the Aug 25 party. My second time going but it will be my DD, SD and DH first time. super excited. time to plan the outfits.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

Is it overkill to go twice during our week stay? We will be there Aug 27th-Sept 2nd
Trying to debate if this is worth it price wise. Last year my 2 yr old stayed out til almost midnite, I also have a 12 yr old. We had a great time, I really enjoyed it, just don't know if we will have enough time to do the other things like Food and Wine and Pandora while we are there....help I am scatterbrained!!!

No it is not overkill. We have done it both ways. We normally do just one party, but last year we had an extended trip so we did two parties....and it was awesome! So much time to do things. With one party, you really have to plan what you want to do as you cannot do it all. Especially if you are interested in the special meet and greets. So we broke stuff up so one party night we focused on certain things, and the next party night we did the others. It was amazing. I'd highly recommend it if you love the halloween parties. This year we can only do one, so it'll be back to picking what is most important.

 

[merry_nbright]

You go to the boards and some people on there are so DOWN about everything and complain about everything, it really grinds my gears. The only reason I am saying is that some are complaining about the MNSSHP starting in August and, personally, I'm happy that it's starting that early so that some of you guys get to experience it. I've done it once already and it's not to be missed! Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it can get crowded. But is it worth it? 10000000% YES! The parade is out of this world, the wait times for rides are down, characters and costumes are everywhere, candy is everywhere, and the atmosphere is just so different and fresh! Plus HOCUS POCUS! I'm glad I joined this thread because you guys help me stay excited instead of bringing me down!