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

[ninafeliz]

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Ok, after reading the recent posts I got spooked and booked the plaza gardens dessert party for August 16th (the terrace party is sold out), I still don’t know if I want to give up the time to do this. With the 5 day cancellation policy, when is the latest I can cancel? Tomorrow the 10th, or Sunday the 11th? Or is it the 12th, since that’s 5th day prior, inclusive of the 12th and 16th?

I'm in the same boat - trying to decide whether to keep it or cancel. Anyone know what day we'd have to cancel the Aug. 16th party with the 5 day cancel period?

Anyone? I guess I had better decide by today to be sure.

 

[supercarrie]

Thanks for the insight!

Regarding the desserts at the viewing party.... do you know if they're the same as what's offered in the park during the MNSSHP? I thought I read that somewhere.
I'm trying to decide if I should tell our group to skip the deserts in the park since we'll be able to get the same ones at the viewing party... assuming that's the case.

Last year, the dessert party included mini versions of several of the specialty desserts offered elsewhere. Hoping they do that this year, too, but we shall have to wait and see of course! It adds a little bit to the value in my mind, as no need to buy those specialty desserts around the park.

 

[Marney0612]

Any tips for meeting Moana at the Halloween party? How long should I expect the line to be? Is it best to do it early or late? Thanks!

 

[Shellbells]

We just booked Cruella's for Sept 29th. I went back and forth on whether to do the dessert party or Cruella's. Finally decided on Cruella's because we have the dessert part booked for HEA during the AH on the 27th.

Tbh, I'm still torn though. I LOVE parades and even though it's been over 15 years since I've seen the Disney's Halloween parade, it was my all-time favorite. I think fireworks are nice enough but I love the projections and music that go along with them. And HEA and the Halloween fireworks will be 2 very different shows.
I also REALLY want to see the Hocus Pocus show and I'm worried about being stuck back at Tonys and trying to fight my way toward the castle with so many people on Main St and in the hub.
I read the fine print and I'm just not convinced alcohol is included at Cruella's but I know most people say it will be so I hope I'm wrong. We aren't big drinkers but it does add to the value.
We won't be doing many rides, just the overlays, that's what we booked AH for. We plan on doing meet and greets, ToT and shows.
I'm excited for the first reviews to see if I made the right choice.

 

[AntJulie]

Anyone? I guess I had better decide by today to be sure.

It should be August 11th which is 5 days from the 16th.

 

[mamamelody2]

When do you think would be the least crowded/best time to stand in line for 7DMT if we are unable to snag a FP? Entering the park at 4 PM.

Right before close.

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

I was wondering the same thing this morning. We already have Cruella’s booked so I tried to book the dessert party with plaza viewing but it wouldn’t let me, it said I needed to cancel the cruella first. My next question would be which do you would need a saved spot for the most? I want to see the new castle show but really love the parade. Wanted to add we are going to the first party

If you wanted to do both others have said you can call and they will do it over the phone. If you only want to do one, and you are able to do the second parade, I would do the fireworks party and grab a spot in Frontierland for the parade. It’s a lot easier to grab one there than Main Street area. For fireworks everyone is squished into the same space. The parade has more viewing areas and 2 viewings.

I’m sorry if this has been asked somewhere else in the thread. Do any of the dessert parties include both parade and fireworks viewing?

Unfortunately, no.

 

[georgina]

This thread was invaluable for J&S last year!

I went days after the switch to Town Theater and was able to rework my pre-party plans. I was 4th in line arriving around 3:10pm with an AP. I was able to do the meet, enter the bypass for candy and photos, have a TS meal, and meet Elvis Stitch all without wasting actual party time. I really appreciate those early party goers and guests that give special updates with big changes!

Can you clarify something for me? Do you not need a party wristband to meet J&S? If you were in with an AP and get in line at 3:10 how do you get the wristband? I am planning to upgrade to an AP in Oct and may want to do this.

 

[yorkieteacher]

We are concerned that our DGS's, ages nearly 3 and nearly 7, may balk at going through the Haunted Mansion after dark at MNSSHP. We love the way it looks at night, and would love to be able to talk to Madame Carlotta and Renata, (how do you tell them apart, by the way?). Considering riding before dark and just walking by again after dark. From pictures, it looks like you can talk to them without being in the queue to ride. Can you?

 

[FoxC63]

Any tips for meeting Moana at the Halloween party? How long should I expect the line to be? Is it best to do it early or late? Thanks!

2018 MOANA Do it early on to avoid using actual party time.

 

[FoxC63]

Can you clarify something for me? Do you not need a party wristband to meet J&S? If you were in with an AP and get in line at 3:10 how do you get the wristband? I am planning to upgrade to an AP in Oct and may want to do this.

Last year those waiting early in line to meet Jack & Sally were given their party wristbands by CM's. We'll see if it's the same this year.

 

[FoxC63]

We are concerned that our DGS's, ages nearly 3 and nearly 7, may balk at going through the Haunted Mansion after dark at MNSSHP. We love the way it looks at night, and would love to be able to talk to Madame Carlotta and Renata, (how do you tell them apart, by the way?). Considering riding before dark and just walking by again after dark. From pictures, it looks like you can talk to them without being in the queue to ride. Can you?

I have no clue how to tell them apart. Yes, you can talk to them, ask them questions if given the opportunity from them. My gal pal got to meet Madame Carlotta and have a picture taken with her unfortunately my camera phone sucks

 

[Ursula_Fan]

Hi folks--I apologize if a similar question has already been posted and answered. Am trying to figure out timing.

We have APs and are going to the park around 1 pm to get in rides ahead of time. Right now we have 3 FPs for 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6. I just made plaza garden dessert reservations for the fireworks. When would you eat? I have a 6:30 pm Plaza reservation and a 5 pm. Would like to let one go. Any advice? Maybe eat earlier (around 3) and then do QS 6-7 pm for a snack before desserts? This is my first party--TIA!

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

I have no clue how to tell them apart. Yes, you can talk to them, ask them questions if given the opportunity from them. My gal pal got to meet Madame Carlotta and have a picture taken with her unfortunately my camera phone sucks

I could be wrong, but I think you can tell them apart by their dresses. Madame Carlotta’s dress skirt is all tiered ruffles, whereas Madame Renata’s dress skirt is only ruffled at the bottom with fabric pinned up to show it better.

 

[mckennarose]

I could be wrong, but I think you can tell them apart by their dresses. Madame Carlotta’s dress skirt is all tiered ruffles, whereas Madame Renata’s dress skirt is only ruffled at the bottom with fabric pinned up to show it better.

I had no idea!! Thank you!
I'll have to go back and look at my pics from last year to see who we were actually watching. LOL! We had a lot of fun watching her interacting with the butler and guests.

 

[FoxC63]

Hi folks--I apologize if a similar question has already been posted and answered. Am trying to figure out timing.

We have APs and are going to the park around 1 pm to get in rides ahead of time. Right now we have 3 FPs for 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6. I just made plaza garden dessert reservations for the fireworks. When would you eat? I have a 6:30 pm Plaza reservation and a 5 pm. Would like to let one go. Any advice? Maybe eat earlier (around 3) and then do QS 6-7 pm for a snack before desserts? This is my first party--TIA!

Do this: Eat earlier (around 3) and then do QS 6-7 pm for a snack before desserts

 

[Ursula_Fan]

Do this: Eat earlier (around 3) and then do QS 6-7 pm for a snack before desserts

Thank you!!

 

[FoxC63]

@ninafeliz brought up a good point, some dessert reservations are filling up, have a look see.

I tested Tomorrowland, Plaza & Cruella's for a party size of 4, 3, 2 & 1 here are the results:

Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party
August 16th – Sold Out

Sept 29th – Limited Availability for party of one

Oct 1, 2019 – Sold Out

Oct 8th - Limited Availability for party of one

Oct 10th – Sold Out

Oct 11th - Sold Out

Oct 14th - Limited Availability for party of one

Oct 27th - Limited Availability for party of one

Oct 29th - Sold Out

Oct 31st - Sold Out

Plaza Garden Dessert Party - OPEN availability

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way

August 16th – Sold Out

Remember guests cancel reservations all the time.

 

[BraveLittleToaster2]

Hey all!
My first MNSSHP, we've only done the Christmas one before.

My priority is to meet Jafar. What time will he start meeting, not until 7? Then we must see the first parade. If we can get any other characters that would be a bonus. Do you think meeting jafar and then going into another character line will kill too much time? We'd like to try a few of the rides and trick or treat a tiny bit. Just trying to fit in as much as possible.

 

[yorkieteacher]

I have no clue how to tell them apart. Yes, you can talk to them, ask them questions if given the opportunity from them. My gal pal got to meet Madame Carlotta and have a picture taken with her unfortunately my camera phone sucks

Do you have to be in the ride queue to see/talk to them?