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

[FoxC63]

Any chance Vampire Mickey (main st theater) appears before 7pm?

No. He comes out at 7pm.

 

[sherlockmiles]

No. He comes out at 7pm.

THX

 

[vinotinto]

I'm catching up on all the posts from the past few days, but I have a quick question about the Dessert Party...if you book the Plaza viewing, do you still get a reserved table for the dessert part of the evening? We did the Star Wars dessert party last year and I felt like it was kind of chaos with not nearly enough seating.

We did the HEA Plaza Garden Foreworks Party on Saturday. We were given a table in the second "story" of Tomorrowland Terrace, where we could eat our desserts and then head t the Plaza Garden area. HTH!

 

[FoxC63]

Such a good party night, I truly hope some people who were coming on the 10th were able to switch to tonight!

Can you tell me what time you got in line to meet the ducks and what time you finished? Thank you!

 

[Cluelyss]

We did the HEA Plaza Garden Foreworks Party on Saturday. We were given a table in the second "story" of Tomorrowland Terrace, where we could eat our desserts and then head t the Plaza Garden area. HTH!

What time did you head down? How crowded did the area feel? We've done this party for HEA and it seemed to be very light crowds, but wondering if they are overselling it for the party?

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm catching up on all the posts from the past few days, but I have a quick question about the Dessert Party...if you book the Plaza viewing, do you still get a reserved table for the dessert part of the evening? We did the Star Wars dessert party last year and I felt like it was kind of chaos with not nearly enough seating.

It's not "reserved" but everyone is guaranteed a table (with chairs!) unlike the SW party.

 

[vinotinto]

What time did you head down? How crowded did the area feel? We've done this party for HEA and it seemed to be very light crowds, but wondering if they are overselling it for the party?

Fireworks were at 9:00 pm, and we were in our Plaza Garden spots at 8:30. When we came in, there was still plenty of space, but it did fill. Some guests were still arriving at 8:55. The Plaza Garden was crowded, but our party was basically sold out (This was the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and I was checking, and there was only a reservation for 2 people left. I was also checking the Tuesday and I could have made a reservation for 20).

There was some space in the back right-hand corner even by the time the fireworks started.

We were able to see a good portion of the castle and all of the fireworks.

The best thing about the reserved area is that not one person put their kid up on their shoulders. I think that the understanding that everyone had paid extra to be there and the few inches of extra space for each person, contributed to an environment where everyone was being more civil and kind.

Having done it, I don't think the reserved area is worth it or necessary unless you are going during a crowded period. I had a slightly better view on Tuesday, without Fireworks viewing and finding a spot about 12 minutes before they started. But, Tuesdays are less crowded than Saturdays.

 

[FoxC63]

The best thing about the reserved area is that not one person put their kid up on their shoulders. I think that the understanding that everyone had paid extra to be there and the few inches of extra space for each person, contributed to an environment where everyone was being more civil and kind.

This is how it should be all the time! Love hearing this!

 

[Cluelyss]

Fireworks were at 9:00 pm, and we were in our Plaza Garden spots at 8:30. When we came in, there was still plenty of space, but it did fill. Some guests were still arriving at 8:55. The Plaza Garden was crowded, but our party was basically sold out (This was the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and I was checking, and there was only a reservation for 2 people left. I was also checking the Tuesday and I could have made a reservation for 20).

There was some space in the back right-hand corner even by the time the fireworks started.

We were able to see a good portion of the castle and all of the fireworks.

The best thing about the reserved area is that not one person put their kid up on their shoulders. I think that the understanding that everyone had paid extra to be there and the few inches of extra space for each person, contributed to an environment where everyone was being more civil and kind.

Having done it, I don't think the reserved area is worth it or necessary unless you are going during a crowded period. I had a slightly better view on Tuesday, without Fireworks viewing and finding a spot about 12 minutes before they started. But, Tuesdays are less crowded than Saturdays.

Thank you for all of this info. I was assuming you had done the party during MNSSHP, so my apologies at making you write out all this info about a non-party night

 

[vinotinto]

Thank you for all of this info. I was assuming you had done the party during MNSSHP, so my apologies at making you write out all this info about a non-party night

No worries, I think it is still relevant.

 

[ArielRae]

I have been looking for a list or photos of all the types of candy given out this year.

Found a YouTube video showing their candy haul. Listed below is what they got.

Peanut M&Ms
Plain M&Ms
Crispy M&Ms
Pretzel M&Ms
Peanut Butter M&Ms
Regular Skittles
Cauldron Skittles (Tropical I think)
Life Savers Gummies
Twix Minis
Milky Way Minis
Snickers Peanut Butter
Snickers crispers
Snickers Minis
Starbursts regular & Halloween Mix
Dove Chocolates

Edited:
Not Listed in the video but seen in photos:
3 Musketeers Fun Size

Let me know if you have received any other candies not listed.

 

[lobolabo]

I have been looking for a list or photos of all the types of candy given out this year.

Found a YouTube video showing their candy haul. Listed below is what they got.

Peanut M&Ms
Plain M&Ms
Crispy M&Ms
Pretzel M&Ms
Peanut Butter M&Ms
Regular Skittles
Cauldron Skittles (Tropical I think)
Life Savers Gummies
3 Musketeers Fun Size
Twix Minis
Milky Way Minis
Snickers Peanut Butter
Snickers crispers
Snickers Minis
Starbursts regular & Halloween Mix
Dove Chocolates

Oh I am going to be so sick!

 

[sky13]

I have been looking for a list or photos of all the types of candy given out this year.

Found a YouTube video showing their candy haul. Listed below is what they got.

Peanut M&Ms
Plain M&Ms
Crispy M&Ms
Pretzel M&Ms
Peanut Butter M&Ms
Regular Skittles
Cauldron Skittles (Tropical I think)
Life Savers Gummies
Twix Minis
Milky Way Minis
Snickers Peanut Butter
Snickers crispers
Snickers Minis
Starbursts regular & Halloween Mix
Dove Chocolates

Edited:
Not Listed in the video but seen in photos:
3 Musketeers Fun Size

Let me know if you have received any other candies not listed.

I'm almost relieved that I'm not the only person who got back and decided to try sorting candy by type!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well I was supposed to be heading to WDW and doing MNSSHP on Sunday Sept 17. I know that is still a week away but we have canceled. Just too much uncertainty with the storm. Now I get to decide if we are going to reschedule WDW (even though good luck to myself with that, all resorts rooms seem to be fully booked up or very expensive until late October). Or maybe we'll do a DL Halloween party for the first time.

 

[soniam]

Yes, it is available on non party days so that is an option! Thanks for reminding me of that. I just thought how nice that would be for a snack while I waited in line for Jack & Sally. Yes, I am going to the 11/1 party. You are as well, correct? I can't wait! And that pumpkin rum cake sounds divine!

Yep, 11/1 wave2:

Well I was supposed to be heading to WDW and doing MNSSHP on Sunday Sept 17. I know that is still a week away but we have canceled. Just too much uncertainty with the storm. Now I get to decide if we are going to reschedule WDW (even though good luck to myself with that, all resorts rooms seem to be fully booked up or very expensive until late October). Or maybe we'll do a DL Halloween party for the first time.

I was wondering if you were going to be affected. Sorry that you decided to cancel. A DL party would be very cool. I hope you come up with something

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I was wondering if you were going to be affected. Sorry that you decided to cancel. A DL party would be very cool. I hope you come up with something

Yeah, we were supposed to arrive early Thursday. Now it looks like the storm might still be going strong on Tuesday. We were going to drive and there is just too much uncertainty. I don't want to be going to the area if there is lots of search and rescue or clean up going on. No reason to get in the way of that.

The only bad thing for us is that all the WDW hotel rooms seem to be sold out or pretty highly priced for the end of September and most of October.

 

[Lee Matthews]

We attended the party last night. I haven't attended a party since 2009 so I had a rough idea of what to expect.

I thought it was a decent party. I felt it was a little too crowded for my liking. A lot of pushing for the stage show and parade.

Both of those were great as were the fireworks but to me they did feel a bit shorter than they used to be. That's probably me though.

Candy stops were great at tomorrowland but once we got to liberty bell area and through to adventure land, they were literally giving one piece of candy per person. Thought that was a bit tight.

We got to meet Jafar and Lotso as they had reasonable lines but bit gutted we missed Jack/ Sally or Cruella as they were just too long.

I personally think 5 hours is just too short. You could probably do everything in 2 parties but your time is limited in a single party.

 

[Kindermouse]

Well I was supposed to be heading to WDW and doing MNSSHP on Sunday Sept 17. I know that is still a week away but we have canceled. Just too much uncertainty with the storm. Now I get to decide if we are going to reschedule WDW (even though good luck to myself with that, all resorts rooms seem to be fully booked up or very expensive until late October). Or maybe we'll do a DL Halloween party for the first time.

the DL party is my usual party so if you decide to go that way I know of several fun things that you can enjoy at that party that you cant get at WDW. for instance Jack and Sally meet there all day so you dont have to waste party time waiting on their line. In general they have a lot of roaming character during the day there so if characters are your thing thats a big advantage. They also have a totally not advertised preparty in toontown for an hour before the party for party guests only. It had characters in costume for photos so again you can save your main party time for other things. Last year we got Goofy, Donald and Daisy, and the chipmunks in costume at the preparty. I also absolutely love Halloween Screams fireworks. The Frightfully Fun parade is really good-a little short but still really good. there are only 3 parties a week so you have fewer nights where it closes early if dont go to multiple parties. California adventure has also stepped up its Halloween offerings and decore this year so you can get some Halloween fun over there too.

Please be aware that they already have several sold out nights and normally nearly all parties sell out at DL.

 

[OrangeBirdFan]

the DL party is my usual party so if you decide to go that way I know of several fun things that you can enjoy at that party that you cant get at WDW. for instance Jack and Sally meet there all day so you dont have to waste party time waiting on their line. In general they have a lot of roaming character during the day there so if characters are your thing thats a big advantage. They also have a totally not advertised preparty in toontown for an hour before the party for party guests only. It had characters in costume for photos so again you can save your main party time for other things. Last year we got Goofy, Donald and Daisy, and the chipmunks in costume at the preparty. I also absolutely love Halloween Screams fireworks. The Frightfully Fun parade is really good-a little short but still really good. there are only 3 parties a week so you have fewer nights where it closes early if dont go to multiple parties. California adventure has also stepped up its Halloween offerings and decore this year so you can get some Halloween fun over there too.

Please be aware that they already have several sold out nights and normally nearly all parties sell out at DL.

I'm planning on going to the DL party next year. Do you have any tips/can you point me in the right direction for research? Also, do you think one party is enough or should I be trying for two? Next year is probably going to be our only time experiencing DL Halloween. As things stand, we're only going to be there on Halloween itself but I'm debating adding an extra day at the front end (we're already planning on two days in November). I've researched the heck out of the WDW Halloween party, and I've been a number of times but I'm a little at a loss with DL.

For this year's WDW party, do the Tweedles meet all night long starting at 7pm? Or do they switch out with another character the way that Aladdin & Jasmine rotate? Thanks!

 

[Cluelyss]

For this year's WDW party, do the Tweedles meet all night long starting at 7pm? Or do they switch out with another character the way that Aladdin & Jasmine rotate? Thanks!

Queen of Hearts and Tweedles meet in one line, Alice and Mad Hatter in another. They do not switch off - but will take breaks.