MNSSHP, have you been? Worth the Money?

[smithmom]

Originally Posted by AngVT

We saw LOTS of people dressed up on the two nights we went, they started arriving dressed up at 4pm. (which is the time you can arrive with the party tickets, and don't have to use your park tickets) We did notice that the party specific items didn't come out til after 7:15 ish. (shirts, pins, etc.) But we did pick up a couple of the fabric bags that were $5, to use for TorT'ing, since the plastic bags they give out can be a pain (literally) when they get heavy.

I didn't think about bringing bags for the candy - great idea! I can decorate some fun ones and send them with the invitations! Thanks!

[Beauty & the Best]

Originally Posted by GraceLuvsWDW

Hey, We're going on 9/25 also! See you there! We'll probably buy our tickets the day before!

We'll be there on 9/25 too!!!! We'll be the 4 girls with micky antennae on

[Susan C]

Originally Posted by Beauty & the Best

We'll be there on 9/25 too!!!! We'll be the 4 girls with micky antennae on

We loved it... DS and I rode on all of the rides..no waiting, a much happier experience than Spring Break!

[NJAmanda]

We did the party last year with a 4 and 1 year old and we had a blast! We will def do it again on our next fall trip. The parade was great! The kids loved the dance parties and the rides were walk on and they rode again and again. They also met tons of characters and trick or treating was a plus! All around A+++! Definitely go for it! We are doing the Christmas party this year and I am missing the Halloween party already LOL!

Have a great trip!!!!

[Ronni]

You should go! There are characters there that you wouldn't meet any other time, and the shows and parade are wonderful, and yes, you get lots of candy.

If you are concerned about the kids not being able to stay up, maybe take a rest in the middle of the day. Plus, all the candy they pass out--that should help keep them nice and hyper!

I would recommend eating dinner BEFORE the party. I missed out on some great stuff because we ate at the party. Won't make that mistake again.

[MarkinNM]

Originally Posted by smithmom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - I'm going to get tickets tomorrow for my family - I think it's worth a shot! You only live once, right?!? Besides, my Disney Rewards Points should cover it! : )

I agree!!!
We are going for the 1st time on 9/15 and bought the tickets already!

Originally Posted by GraceLuvsWDW

Not to throw yet another doubt in the mix but I should mention that if the MNSSHP gets rained out you will not get your money back. That's the reason we wait until we are onsite or a few days before and know the forecast before we shell out the $$.

Just a tip...FWIW

They very rarely sell out and if they did would you really want to go anyway?

BUT if you do buy ahead you save $$, this saved me $30!!

Plus Disney limits the amount of tickets sold so the park will not be anywhere near capacity, I have heard from CM’s and read online when doing research, to about 1/3 of the capacity allowed, so you do risk the chance of missing out.

Originally Posted by n2mm

A few years ago it was worth. Over the past couple of years some of the highlights have been scaled back or discontinued, but the price continues to climb. After the cutbacks over the past couple of years, we could take it or leave it. We only do it now if traveling with friends or family members who want to do it. I no longer think it's worth the price. Maybe a few years ago when you actually got the free family photo, as that was a nice perk.

Cutbacks, now this is the first time I have heard about "cutbacks" on MNSSHP, please explain???

[WDWAtLast]

What a great thread!! We are going to be at WDW this year to celebrate dd's 8th birthday (planned it before the year of celebrations!) and will be eating at the castle on her birthday. Of course, youngest dd5 wants to know when we will be at WDW on HER birthday! Her birthday is in October, and while we can't do another trip this year, I was thinking about next year and MNSSHP sounds like just the thing to make her birthday special!!!

[shaunaluvsdisney]

Does anyone know if the Oct 29th and Oct 31st usually sell out? Are they really too crowded to go and enjoy with 4 kids?

[kyliesmom]

Originally Posted by Ronni

You should go! There are characters there that you wouldn't meet any other time, and the shows and parade are wonderful, and yes, you get lots of candy.

If you are concerned about the kids not being able to stay up, maybe take a rest in the middle of the day. Plus, all the candy they pass out--that should help keep them nice and hyper!

I would recommend eating dinner BEFORE the party. I missed out on some great stuff because we ate at the party. Won't make that mistake again.

We have a 5;30 reservation for Crystal Palace - is that early enough that we won't miss anything?

[ToddyLu]

5:30 should be great....its a buffet ready to go and you walk right out in time for the parade.

[BarleyJack]

We went last year, can't wait to go again on 10/1!! So much fun....

[yolie912]

For the people that have gone before to the party....???

Do you think I should go to MK in the morning???

Will MK be packed???

Should I go to a different park in the morning???

I will be going September 4th......

Thanks

[G8RFAN]

Originally Posted by yolie912

For the people that have gone before to the party....???

Do you think I should go to MK in the morning???

Will MK be packed???

Should I go to a different park in the morning???

I will be going September 4th......

Thanks

You should be fine. We always choose the Friday party as well but within the last couple of weeks of October. The Fridays tend to get more crowded but since you are going in September, I don't think you are going to see much of a crowd. As far as going to MK in the morning, if it's your favorite park, then why not. You'll probably get to appreciate the little to no wait times for many of your favorite rides compared to the day.

[hobbes4444]

So the MNSSHP is Friday 9/25 our arrival date. But then Sat 9/26 the MK is open until 10 and Sun 9/27 until 11 with EMH. We did the party last year pretty close to Halloween and had a good time despite chilly weather. But I'm wondering whether any of the evening festivities on 9/26 or 9/27 will be Halloween themed, like the parade or fireworks? Or are those themed events saved for the MNSSHP exclusively (or until closer to Halloween)? The extra cost isn't that big of an issue, but these events are getting really expensive. Just not sure we'll all hold up for a long night on our arrival date, and not that interested in trick or treating in Sept. But I agree that the fireworks were amazing and the parade was a lot of fun and would like our son to see those if possible. . .

[Cyrissa]

Wow...I just stumbled onto this thread, which is really great. I love reading all of the comments. I didn't even know about MNSSHP!
We will definitely be going! We're at DW 9/29 to 10/5, so we should be able to work it in.

Question. My boys LOVE all things Halloween and they love to dress up. Do a lot of guests dress up? Only thing is...more stuff to pack...ugh... Anybody acutally pack costumes?


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