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

[Avalon_toon]

It will probably start at least 3 or 4 days before the first party.

Oh, that's great! We will be there to see it go from summer to fall! Now I just need to convince my family to dress up and go to the party....

 

[lindsayjs]

A question for all of you party veterans: We'll be attending the party on our first park day and I'm trying to plan my park for the following day. Which park is best when you know you won't make rope drop? I was thinking DHS since I can fp+ our must-dos and there's not too many other things high on the list there. We're normally a rope drop group so planning differently is puzzling me!

 

[Mal6586]

Thanks!
Do you know how much they charge to mail to Canada? For WDW tickets, it's $25.

I'm not 100% sure, but after a little googling, I think it's probably the same, based on some threads from last year I skimmed through. I did find a couple of threads where people elected to pick up cards at will call to save the mailing fee, but I don't know how that would work with your nieces not being the purchasers. :/ Sorry I don't have better answers!

 

[AngelDisney]

I'm not 100% sure, but after a little googling, I think it's probably the same, based on some threads from last year I skimmed through. I did find a couple of threads where people elected to pick up cards at will call to save the mailing fee, but I don't know how that would work with your nieces not being the purchasers. :/ Sorry I don't have better answers!

You have been a wonderful help!

 

[FoxC63]

A question for all of you party veterans: We'll be attending the party on our first park day and I'm trying to plan my park for the following day. Which park is best when you know you won't make rope drop? I was thinking DHS since I can fp+ our must-dos and there's not too many other things high on the list there. We're normally a rope drop group so planning differently is puzzling me!

You might want to check out this website, just scroll down until you see the months listed in red then click on the month you'll be at WDW:
http://www.kennythepirate.com/crowd-calendars/

 

[FoxC63]

Okay awesome, thanks! I've been trying to make myself a more detailed plan for the night and have based it off last years map and show times. Hoping things don't change too much but I'll be sure to check back here for updates!

Just a heads up nothing concrete but the parade times where different last year, Sept. vs Oct. not by much 30 mins. or so. Just keep checking the first post to see if any new info gets added as the party moves along.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm also planning to attend the first party - if anyone has stuff they need I can pick it up for them. One of my favorite years was the one I where I got to get a Mickey popcorn bucket for a little girl here on DIS.

Thanks for letting us know, I'll PM you.

 

[FoxC63]

Sept 7th for me! So excited

I will be going for the first time for just the party and not already be in the park can I make FP with just my party ticket?
If I can will it let me start picking attractions at 3:30?
I'm surprised that you can do this since the party is only suppose to start at 7 even though I know they let you in at 4.
Thanks!

Can't wait! September 19th for us!

If it hasn't been said to the party!

@rstamm - Fastpass should be 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30. Last year anyone who had later than 6:30 were cancelled.

 

[FoxC63]

The 17th will be our party day. If I said the 19th somewhere that was a mistake. It will be interesting to see what our family decides to focus on. The availability of rides is what got me interested in MNSSHP but once I started doing more research I fell down the rabbit hole and realized there is SO much to do. It's too bad there are 7 of us because that makes it impossible for us to afford two parties.

Already our family has shown a disinterest in character meet and greets. I know a lot of people love them and I think it is great that MNSSHP has so many unique and "rare" characters. On my first trip to WDW as a child (when I was 6ish) my mom retells the story of how all I wanted was to meet characters and get autographs - I had no interest in rides.

But at least for us on this trip it may turn out to be one less thing we will have to do during the party so that we will have more time for other activities. In past trips to WDW parades haven't been a huge focus, but maybe this time will be different. I for sure want to check out the Hocus Pocus show and HalloWishes though.

I hope the following doesn't put a damper in your plans, Splash Mountain will be closed, Tiki Room becomes a ToT station and I believe for the past couple of years Jungle Cruise has been closed as well. Personally I feel Disney did a great job creating the Boo To You Parade the entertainers are very inviting and playful and it has been a favorite of ours for years.

When your trip is over I hope you write a trip report I think it would make a nice read.
Cheers
°O°

 

[Aj1129]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to go to my first MNSSHP!! We will be taking DS who will be almost 2 when we go. We're hoping to get tickets for the first party date in August! Now to start thinking about lightweight costumes!

 

[acln]

Question about memory maker/magic bands during mnsshp-
Right now the plan is to stay off site and only go to MK for the party, can I purchase the one day memory maker and use it with just my party ticket for the night? We all have magic bands from our trip last year, can I use those for our party tickets and the memory maker? How would I link everything to the bands?

 

[FoxC63]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to go to my first MNSSHP!! We will be taking DS who will be almost 2 when we go. We're hoping to get tickets for the first party date in August! Now to start thinking about lightweight costumes!

to the party! Yes, lightweight costumes during Aug. is a must! Disneybounding is very popular because you can use the clothing on other days. Seersucker fabric is what I would recommend. Linen is also great but it does wrinkle very easily and can be too "scratchy" for young sensitive skin.

 

[FoxC63]

Question about memory maker/magic bands during mnsshp-
Right now the plan is to stay off site and only go to MK for the party, can I purchase the one day memory maker and use it with just my party ticket for the night? We all have magic bands from our trip last year, can I use those for our party tickets and the memory maker? How would I link everything to the bands?

According to the first post on page one:
Can I purchase Memory Maker for MNSSHP ONLY?

• Yes, Disney PhotoPass now offers Memory Maker (MM) One Day (Disney PhotoPass Website Updated on 3/25/16).

The Memory Maker Window begins at 6am EST on the day you use the 1D theme park admission with which MM is bundled at purchase or if MM was purchased separately, the date the photo selected on the MDE app, or of applicable, onMyDisneyPhotoPass.com when purchasing MM or when linking a previously purchased MM code to your Disney account and ends at 5:59am EST on the following day. (i.e. The 1D Memory Maker can be purchased in the app, after you have a photo loaded into your account, click on the photo, and you will get the option to purchase either the 30-day MM for $169, or the 1-day MM for $59).

PhotoPass photographers will take Magic Shots during the party where you will pose and when you see the photos afterward, you'll see something magically inserted into the photo.

Magic Shots (2016 Info, Will Update when Released)

EDIT: Additional info:
https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/day-memory-maker-available-purchase-309160/

 

[oblori]

I can't decide which night would be better to go to during our trip. We're there Aug 26 - Sep 2, and the parties are on the 29th and 1st. I was thinking of doing it for our last night of the trip, but now I'm not so sure. This is our first Disney trip, kids are 10 and 9. Our flight home isn't until 4pm on the 2nd, so we have no need to be up early the next day if we do go to the party on the 1st. Do you think that's a good plan? Or will the fact that's it's Labour Day weekend and the start of Food & Wine make for a more crowded night?

 

[FoxC63]

I can't decide which night would be better to go to during our trip. We're there Aug 26 - Sep 2, and the parties are on the 29th and 1st. I was thinking of doing it for our last night of the trip, but now I'm not so sure. This is our first Disney trip, kids are 10 and 9. Our flight home isn't until 4pm on the 2nd, so we have no need to be up early the next day if we do go to the party on the 1st. Do you think that's a good plan? Or will the fact that's it's Labour Day weekend and the start of Food & Wine make for a more crowded night?

If it were me I'd attend the 29th and pencil in the 1st in case of bad weather. Here are a few links which show the 29th is a wiser choice.

August
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=08&yr=2017&cweek=5

September
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=09&yr=2017&cweek=1

 

[BraveLittleToaster2]

First time doing MNSSHP!! We will be going in August!!

 

[kiddywhompus]

So excited for our first MNSSHP! Going on October 17th, and looking forward to all of the great stories and advice. Time to plan the costumes!

 

[oceanmarina]

Hi all,

Two quick questions, if I purchase memory maker for my trip, that memory maker will work for the party, correct? I do not need to purchase a separate / additional one, correct?

Also, I read a few post backs I think that when you purchase tickets to the party, you get a choice of how you want the tickets, paper or something else? Which one is better?

Thanks, Marina

 

[siskaren]

Hi all,

1. Two quick questions, if I purchase memory maker for my trip, that memory maker will work for the party, correct? I do not need to purchase a separate / additional one, correct?

2. Also, I read a few post backs I think that when you purchase tickets to the party, you get a choice of how you want the tickets, paper or something else? Which one is better?

Thanks, Marina

1. Correct.

2. It would be a plastic card or an e-ticket. There's really no reason you need the plastic card, except as a souvenir.

 

[scoopmorgan]

I'll be going to my first MNSSHP this year, too. Can anyone tell me when I can purchase tickets and approximately how much they cost? This year we are planning to stay and play primarily at Universal Studios (also a first). As I am a die hard Disney girl we compromised and agreed to the MNSSHP as our Disney fix. I cannot find any info on the ticket just for that event. When do they normally release that info? Are tickets limited, or will we need to be on the lookout for the release to insure getting in?