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

[bookbabe626]

I will be at the party next week 8/30.

NO characters,

going to skip 1st parade.

going to see the new fireworks.

HM and SM a must do. People mover, is always a nice rest if not too busy.

Hope to just enjoy the atmosphere and do a little TOT .

Have Cruella so want to relax a bit and soak it all in. Catch the 11pm spot as per @TISHLOVESDISNEY recommended for HH view.

Want to see the HP show and maybe do the earliest one

I try to do at least one Magic shot so I am aiming for a new 1 or 2 this year.

Its me and dd24 and our 4th mnsshp and wear disney halloween stuff and her candy corn ears vs costume.

NO wrong way to do a party.

We will be at POLY and at CL lounge at 5p and head over soon after. We also have fp's for early that day so our rides already done.

Its going to be hot, going to be crowded and we are going to HAVE A BLAST!!!

BOO TO YOU AND YOU AND YOU HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Thanks to all that contribute, I learn something new everyday!

Will you be posting a review of Cruella’s? Even a one-liner “thumbs up vs thumbs down” would be helpful, since we go on 9/2 and I’ve got to cancel two days before if it’s still as bad as the initial reviews claimed. I’ve seen enough of your CL reviews that I trust your opinion of “worth it” or not...

 

[keishashadow]

all cruella reviews most welcome. The first round were so dismal. Hoping they might tweak the food offerings

So I bought the MNSSHP pass because I already had 2 parties bought and I didn’t realize that I am arriving on Friday the 13 which is also a party night so with the length of my trip I can do 4 parties!!! OMG I am nuts but al least I won’t have to rush anything. Guest services gave me credit for the 2 parties and I paid the difference.

Nice to read they are easily able to do the upgrades

Multiple admissions to the party weren’t always a novelty

Believe it or not, back in the dark ages of disney, one of those best kept secrets for those spending time at Universal or just needing another day to add onto non expiring tix (another blast from the past lol) ...

was to purchase a party tix (then in the $60 something dollar range if memory serves) and use as park admission to ride.

RIP

 

[yorkieteacher]

I feel the same way as you! I have a plan of attack and I really only have a few must dos, but it will be hard to corral my family and manage their expectations. I'm going to stick to my touring plan whether they follow me or not I'm going to keep reading the reports but my party is coming up on 9/2 so we will see if anything changes for the parties before then!

Well I lasted all of about 4 hours-planning/obsessing over our coming Disney trips has become my drug of choice!

 

[yorkieteacher]

Im in the same boat as you, but I'm going to steal someone else's plans that were allready posted. So, it looks like stuff is doable if you plan it out. Since they allready planed it, take stuff that was allready done, then add in aling the way. I havent been to disney in about 15 years, everything has changed there in that time. I'm not looking forward to the crowds but what i did learn is , plan ,plan, plan, and then be able to go with the flow changing as needed. Will it work out perfectly, probably not. But having the resources here on this board are sure to make it go smoother! Good luck, dont stress and try to enjoy!

I cant stay away-reading these boards is like a drug to me now! But I have a plan A and plan B in place and won't change them until I am in the party and see what's happening on that night!

 

[FoxC63]

FYI. I did see a Youtube video from the first party this year of a AP Vlogger who was able to show party ticket to make purchases. This was at Storybook Circus.

Yes, we agree it's being done, what we're both saying/asking - What time can we do this? Is it earlier than 2pm, like last year?

 

[FoxC63]

Just checked out the Magic Shots thread - thank you for all of that hard work!

I saw a reference above to a Maleficent magic shot, but I don't see that one in the Magic Shots thread. The Magic Mirror shot is near the carousel, correct? I found that info later in the magic shots thread, but not in the stickied MNSSHP post.

Okay, all better! Evil Queen has been added!
I must have deleted it when I was reworking the post and forgot to add it in when I was done.

Thanks again for the heads up!

 

[caylene44]

Well I lasted all of about 4 hours-planning/obsessing over our coming Disney trips has become my drug of choice!

Right there with you! I'm not really sure what to do with my life after this trip is over...I've spent over a year planning it and reading Disboards all day long. Guess I'll just have to work on the next trip after we get back

 

[trishadono]

Will you be posting a review of Cruella’s? Even a one-liner “thumbs up vs thumbs down” would be helpful, since we go on 9/2 and I’ve got to cancel two days before if it’s still as bad as the initial reviews claimed. I’ve seen enough of your CL reviews that I trust your opinion of “worth it” or not...

I should have time the next morning. If I forget or dont do timely PM .

(The PM's go to email for those that don't do that . It can be helpful on a vacation to get that little reminder )

My only issue is the time of the party. I think it should have been 7-12 so not to overlap so many of the fun things.

I will probably say I like it unless its WAY to crowded. I just want a place to rest, enjoy Halloween stuff and get parade spot.

Thanks for your trust too.

 

[LilyStar]

Hello!! I've been searching this thread for a bit and don't see a lot of reviews on the specialty treats. I'm curious how the Mickey Waffle sundae is, also the sanderson sisters cupcake and mini-wedding cake! Any anything else you've tried! I always try to get at least one or two of the special treats and curious what everyone thinks so far.

 

[Araminta18]

Hello!! I've been searching this thread for a bit and don't see a lot of reviews on the specialty treats. I'm curious how the Mickey Waffle sundae is, also the sanderson sisters cupcake and mini-wedding cake! Any anything else you've tried! I always try to get at least one or two of the special treats and curious what everyone thinks so far.

I got the mini wedding cake! It was surprisingly big (maybe I’ve just become cynical about Disney treat sizes) and the cream was fresh and light and the cake wasn’t bad either. In my opinion, it could have done with more chocolate than just the axe, and it melts super quickly, but it’s good. A bit too much for one person, but good to share.

 

[caylene44]

Hello!! I've been searching this thread for a bit and don't see a lot of reviews on the specialty treats. I'm curious how the Mickey Waffle sundae is, also the sanderson sisters cupcake and mini-wedding cake! Any anything else you've tried! I always try to get at least one or two of the special treats and curious what everyone thinks so far.

All the typical blogs have reviews of the party treats if you want to Google. I personally follow Disney Tourist Blog and know there was an article the other day about it, but you can seek out other reviews as well.

 

[Krios16!]

Alright I'm posting this again to see if everything looks good. Let me know if you see any flaws, have any advise, or if I'm missing something. Also we are AP's so we will be there around 11am or 12pm.

1. FP for Space Ranger Spin @ 11:30-12:30
2. FP for Space Mountain @ 12:45-1:45
3. Change from normal park clothes to costumes around 2pm
4. Head to Big Top for merchandise (AP can purchase MNSSHP merch with proof of ticket at 2pm)
5. FP for Peter Pan Flight @ 2:05-3:05pm
6. Jack and Sally 3-5pm (fingers crossed)
7. Firehouse for party exclusive SMK card
8. Bypass for candy and pumpkin pic
9. Mobile order hades nachos and sipper right at 7pm
10. oak outpost for Hitchhicking ghost donuts container and pretzel
11. pooh if line is not too long
12. pics with Jafar, Jasmine, and Aladdin (me and the hubby are dressing up as Jasmine and Aladdin)
13. Sundae from Sleepy Hallow
14. Haunted mansion lantern shot
15. ride HM
16. pirates
17. Fireworks at 10:15pm
18. Boo to you @ 11:15pm
19. HP Spelltacular @ 12 or trick a treat a little bit (we have seen this show about 3 times so it's not new to us, but it is one of the best IMO)
crawl into an Uber back to resort

 

[Chris401]

I'm very much debating whether to purchase a MNSSHP ticket. We've been to WDW 4 out of the last 5 years but never attended a hard ticket party, so it's been on my list. But given these reports and how much we're trying to pack in over Labor Day weekend (Thursday through Sunday), it seems like it might not be worth it this year. Especially if we try to be at Galaxy's Edge the day before for the grand opening, I can only imagine how tired my 6 and 8 year old would be on day 2. What do you all think? Skip it this year?

 

[rastuso]

Unfortunately, no DAS at the party. This is why we will sadly be skipping most of the characters.

There was last year, and the year before. Works as normal. It's not like the physically remove the FP queues

 

[yulilin3]

There was last year, and the year before. Works as normal. It's not like the physically remove the FP queues

I asked on the first party night at the teacups and they said no

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

There was last year, and the year before. Works as normal. It's not like the physically remove the FP queues

This hasn’t been my experience, but I hope more people have your luck this year.

 

[MickeyMouseCD524]

We attended the first MNSSH party and also did the dessert party with plaza viewing - which is mostly what I'll comment on here. I'd say overall the dessert party was very disappointing. The food was nothing that great - all of us had expected some more interesting desserts. I did a Jingle Bam party at DHS a few years ago and it was amazing - great food - lots of it, etc. They had sodas and waters you could drink there or grab one to take with you to the fireworks viewing. They even gave us a big gingerbread man cookie wrapped up with a bow to take with us. Here it was all stuff you pour in a cup - no sodas or bottled water. The BIGGEST disappointment was the allergy plate they served my teenage son who is allergic to peanut/treenut/shellfish. He picked it at a bit and said it wasn't good. We all tried it - and it was AWFUL. The allergy dessert at the Jingle party was amazing - this was so bad it was laughable. However as a parent you feel horrible eating something in front of your kid when he has nothing comparable to eat - or even close to comparable. We did bring it up with the server who said there was no other options for him - and supposedly they refunded his dessert party ticket (I can't find the refund I'll need to call them). The plaza viewing was fine but I'll probably not consider a dessert party again if they're like that now - the food/drinks/dessert definitely were not special and not worth it - not even that great. We ate at Chef Mickey's for dinner beforehand and the dessert options for dinner were definitely WAY better than the party desserts.

The MNSSHP itself was good - crowded as expected. Did a few treat trails. Seems like the fireworks started lated and then I went to get a spot for the 2nd parade which also was late - wasn't over until midnight then the party was over! I didn't do one ride or one photographer shot or anything. Last year I watched the 2nd parade from the same spot and still had maybe 20 minutes of party left. I think you have to do two parties these days - one for fireworks and parade and maybe some treating and the other for rides and characters!

We did the Fantasmic Dessert party and was served the allergy plate which was weird because there's nothing I'm allergic to in the regular plate (shellfish & fish allergy). It was disgusting. The cotton candy was melted to the paper wrapping, marshmallows were hard as rocks, and the little cakes were stale. I don't notate allergies on anything dessert related anymore. It's all been gross.

 

[wendlle]

We're going to the Sept 10th party, 2 adults and our 3yo DD. We're leaving our 10month old DD with KNO babysitting and hoping for the best!
Basically we want to do "some" characters, trick or treat as my 3yo is so excited about that! Go to the dance parties and see the parade and fireworks.
If we decide to get the party pass can we upgrade DURING the party? If so where?
I'm mainly worried that the KNO babysitter will call and say our baby won't settle etc and I'll have to leave early. If this happens it would be great to attend the other parties while we are there. Although the Aussie dollar is so weak it would cost us almost $900AU to do that, so I'm hoping for the best.
I don't think we want to do any rides except POTC and Teacups.
We have to leave right after the fireworks to get back to Wilderness Lodge by 11pm to relieve the babysitter. Do you think we will have enough time?

 

[evlaina]

Hello!! I've been searching this thread for a bit and don't see a lot of reviews on the specialty treats. I'm curious how the Mickey Waffle sundae is, also the sanderson sisters cupcake and mini-wedding cake! Any anything else you've tried! I always try to get at least one or two of the special treats and curious what everyone thinks so far.

The general consensus on what I've read on Disney Tourist Blog, Disney Food Blog, and Easy WDW (and another popular blog we're not to mention on here) is that the 3 you mentioned are winners. Some said the wedding cake is strawberry and some said raspberry and mostly icing instead of cake, but it was good. The Amuck cupcake is apparently super messy and making people green/black from the icing, but delicious. I cannot wait to try ALL 3 PLUS the pumpkin spice milkshake!

 

[disneydreamer781]

I would love to do this dessert party but there is something about a paying for a party within a party that makes me feel like I've got the words "sucker" written on my back not to mention stamped on my forehead. I really want to do it though. DH wants no part of it.