"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[bffdisney]

That's brilliant advice, thank you!

We plan on a resort day but was worried that if we got to the park at 4 it may take ages to queue to get in.

Totally agree I would not use a park ticket just to get in at 2:30. They are fully prepared for the line at 4pm. It will not take too long!

 

[londontime]

Had a small glitch with MDE when linking the tickets. For both DH and I an error popped up saying we were not in the age range for the tickets purchased. As I was linking my tickets while on the phone with the lovely CM that took the order, she passed me over to the IT guys and in the meantime the glitch worked itself out - got emails confirming the link to both DH and I. MDE showed that additional tickets were linked but it didn’t say that they were for MNSSHP. The IT guy said it’s a visual glitch that’s being worked on but assured me that the link and our ages were all good.

Breathing out now, I just had exactly the same problem.

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Another Happy UK MNSSHP'er!
We got DVC discount so with the exchange rate ours was around £199 for 4 of us in August. Can't wait. I've done the one in Paris, but never in WDW, we've never been out there past Early August.....

Ooh, that’s a great price! I’ve never done this before either, so I’m very excited.

 

[londontime]

I’ve never done this before either, so I’m very excited

Me as well, but it's gonna feel VERY weird celebrating Halloween in August

 

[scrappinginontario]

Booked our tickets for 23rd October. This will be our first Halloween party : hubby, myself and son, daughter.

Can't wait

One thing I can't decide on is.....making an adr at 2:30/3:00pm inside the park? So we avoid the 4pm queue to enter.
OR
Shall we eat at our resort and make it in later, say 5/6 pm?
Our children are aged 9 and 4 ( nearly 5 in oct ) and I would like them to last as long as possible for the party. We aren't too fussed about characters, maybe Jack Sparrow.

Any advice will be appreciated

I'm sure you are aware but better safe than sorry. If you choose to make an ADR in the park prior to 4:00, reminding that you will need to use a regular park ticket to enter MK prior to 4:00, or have an Annual Pass.

 

[kyomagi]

Just purchased my tickets for September 23! Just DH and I and a first for both of us. Super excited!

Had a small glitch with MDE when linking the tickets. For both DH and I an error popped up saying we were not in the age range for the tickets purchased. As I was linking my tickets while on the phone with the lovely CM that took the order, she passed me over to the IT guys and in the meantime the glitch worked itself out - got emails confirming the link to both DH and I. MDE showed that additional tickets were linked but it didn’t say that they were for MNSSHP. The IT guy said it’s a visual glitch that’s being worked on but assured me that the link and our ages were all good.

Samething happened to me! Still cant see what tickets they are, just that they are tickets, and they are assigned.

 

[Best Aunt]

Question- are we still envisioning the same admission time of between 3:30 and 4PM for day-trippers like me? The prospect of actually paying for a meal at Disney for the first time in my life is daunting!

I called yesterday about buying a ticket for the first party in August (although I did not buy yet). The cast member on the phone told me that I could use the party ticket to enter the Magic Kingdom at 4:00 pm.

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Me as well, but it's gonna feel VERY weird celebrating Halloween in August

Very true, especially when you will be leaving UK shops that already have Christmas stock on display! Our local garden centre had their stock out on 11th August last year.

 

[Pibbman]

I am assuming that our 2 year old does not need a ticket since he will still be under 3 at the time of the party? Does he still need a "ticket"?

 

[Cluelyss]

I am assuming that our 2 year old does not need a ticket since he will still be under 3 at the time of the party? Does he still need a "ticket"?

Correct - no tickets required for those under 3 (on the date of the party).

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Do most people do family / themed costumes? I’m getting that impression, but I doubt I could find a theme that my family would all agree on! Just curious what other people do, both here and more generally in the parks.

 

[btuftee]

Do most people do family / themed costumes? I’m getting that impression, but I doubt I could find a theme that my family would all agree on! Just curious what other people do, both here and more generally in the parks.

Don't worry about it - there will be people wearing normal clothes (no costume at all, nothing themed), people wearing halloween t-shirts, cheap costumes, group costumes, expensive cosplay-type "make you think it's a real Disney Cast Member" costumes. There's a huge spectrum, so do what you like and have fun!

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Don't worry about it - there will be people wearing normal clothes (no costume at all, nothing themed), people wearing halloween t-shirts, cheap costumes, group costumes, expensive cosplay-type "make you think it's a real Disney Cast Member" costumes. There's a huge spectrum, so do what you like and have fun!

That’s great to know. I didn’t want us to be the only family not wearing Pinterest-worthy group costumes!

 

[Rich M]

Yes, you will need to show proof of FL residency when you pick up tickets at gate.

So as long as she is with us then we are good or they check every ones? She just wanted to do something for us since she lived with us for a year.

 

[sailored]

Does anyone know when they will go on sale online?

 

[Robn752]

Went to make our dining reservations this morning and noticed on our party night, reservations can't be made at MK past 2:30 in the afternoon. Now I remember from past years they didn't release the later day dining reservations until a later date....but does anyone remember about when they have released those evening reservations on party nights? Also...2:30 seems super early...wasn't the cut off like 6 before?!?!

We go every year and have always been able to get 5pm dining res. I called this morning to find out what was going on. CM did not know why. We both assume they will start taking them the closer to party. So know I have something else I have to stress about this trip. I guess I have to start checking every day to see when they come out.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Yes, you will need to show proof of FL residency when you pick up tickets at gate.

I think the question being asked is, 'Can someone who lives in FL, purchase tickets for non-FL residents if they all attend the party together?'

I don't know the answer to this.

I am familiar with Canadian Residency tickets and in that case each adult in the group must prove with their passport that they are a resident of Canada in order to qualify for the Canadian ticket discount.

Is it the same for parties? Will each adult need to prove FL residency in order to qualify for the discount?

 

[SgtTibbs]

Is there any real need to link the MNSSHP tickets to MDE? I have a "plus one" going with me but who that is exactly can change up to the actual day. MDE want's a name for both tickets when I go to link it.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Is there any real need to link the MNSSHP tickets to MDE? I have a "plus one" going with me but who that is exactly can change up to the actual day. MDE want's a name for both tickets when I go to link it.

I believe (please correct me if I'm wrong) that if you link your party tickets to MDE, you will be eligible to book FPs at the 60 day mark for rides/attractions between 4:00pm and 7:00pm (possibly only 'til 6:00 though as technically the parks close to day guests at 6:00pm.)

 

[1mena7]

Hi. I may be going the first week of September and there are two days offered, the 3rd which is Labor Day and the 7th which is a Friday.
Does anyone have experience with either of these days (holiday and a Friday) and could recommend which one would be best as far as crowds go? TIA