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

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Weird question, but you take a handful of candy at each place? It seems you just need to go to a few trick or treat places and are fine. We are 3 adults and 2 kids (one with allergies). I figured we'd all trick or treat for a shorter time so we could do everything else. The parade is a priority.
Re taking the candy: Somebody already answered this. You do not take the candy. There will be castmembers standing next to barrels of candy. They put the candy into your bag.

I'm going back and reading everything to figure out the bypass. We are entering the park at 2 (DVC)
and have dinner reservations at 5 at skippers canteen.

Re the Bypass: Last year and this year, I entered the party after 6:00. The cast members said nothing about the Bypass. This year I asked a cast member and they pointed me in the right direction. You get a packet which has a few larger pieces of candy in it. You can get a treat bag there, but I think you can get a treat bag at any trick or treat location. There are a few photo ops but no Magic Shots. I don't think it's a big deal if you skip the Bypass. Since you are entering at 2:00, there are places inside the park where you get your party wristband. You don't have to go all the way back to the park entrance, so you might decide to skip the bypass.

Okay, I'm clueless clearly. Compotes? Jam? That's interesting that each place has something different. I'm working through this thread.

Bypass of mainstreet? Is that when you enter? Is it clear? We will enter at 2, have dinner, and might back track.

And party sorceror's card. Is that just ready at 7?

By "compotes" the person meant GoGo Squeeze applesauce.

I got the sorcerer's card before 7:00 pm. There were cast members standing outside the fire station giving them out. They mark your wristband when they give you one to make sure you do not get more than one.
 
By "compotes" the person meant GoGo Squeeze applesauce

They are giving that nasty stuff out to everyone this year and not just foisting it on those of us with allergies? When I “redeemed” my tokens last year, I told them none of that, they brought it anyway, and I left it on the desk. Gross!
 
They are giving that nasty stuff out to everyone this year and not just foisting it on those of us with allergies? When I “redeemed” my tokens last year, I told them none of that, they brought it anyway, and I left it on the desk. Gross!

Ironically my son, on the autism spectrum, loves these! When I get them at Disney races I bring them all home to him. He'll be in heaven between races and the party!
 
They are giving that nasty stuff out to everyone this year and not just foisting it on those of us with allergies? When I “redeemed” my tokens last year, I told them none of that, they brought it anyway, and I left it on the desk. Gross!

I enjoy it 🤷🏼‍♀️. I think it’s nice there’s an option other than just candy. If you don’t, skip the COP TOT location.
 


Do you have to have the allergy token to get the applesauce instead of candy? I want both candy AND applesauce. My kids like them in their lunches and as a snack, so I might as well stock up and get some of my grocery shopping done on vacation! :tongue:
 
It’s been a few days, but I wanted to share our experience for the party on Tuesday the 20th. It may be especially helpful for anyone who is focused on rides and shows. Overall, we had a great time, but it was a bit different to me this year compared to previous (this was our 4th MNSSHP). Specifically:

1. It felt more crowded and I don’t say that lightly. We have been to sold out nights and this felt as crowded if not more...on a Tuesday in late August. I was surprised and they were checking wristbands regularly so these weren’t day guests who stayed.

2. The fireworks show looked like they added fireworks and music to a Disney junior episode. It was oddly upbeat and the music choices were strange...really missed grim grinning ghosts as part of it. We loved hallowishes so this was a let down.

3. Lines for everything were longer. We got everything done we wanted to do, but we also know what we are doing so we had a good plan. I can see it being really frustrating for anyone who didn’t have a plan.

Here is what we did:

- Arrived at MK at 3:30. They let us in at about 3:50.

- Took some pics as we walked through the party entrance area.

- used FP for Buzz (3:20-4:20)
- rode people mover
- used FP for Tomorrowland speedway (4:20-5:20)
- did laugh floor
- grabbed a drink (it was super hot!)
- used FP for Space Mountain (5:30-6:00)
- grabbed a quick dinner at Cosmic Rays
- met up with some friends we learned were there and took some pics

- rode Aladdin's carpets
- was going to ride pirates but line looked crazy so we didn’t at that time
- rode Splash Mountain
- rode Thunder Mountain
- got frozen apple cider and Carmel pretzels in Frontierland
*note this was about 8:30 because my daughter has a daily med she takes at that time. Pecos Bills seemed understaffed or was just really slow. I was in just to get some cups of water and it took me like 15 min only to learn they had them sitting off to the right and you could just grab them

- rode pirates
- rode haunted mansion
- rode it’s a small world
- headed to find a spot for fireworks - we got a spot at about 9:45 in the fenced garden area near Casey’s. People usually sit, but they all stood so we stood too. Had a great view and with it being so hot was glad we weren’t shoulder to shoulder with people.

- went to liberty square area to get a spot for the 2nd parade. It was nice because the kids sat right where they put the rope up and the adults sat on the benches they have right there (in front of where they usually have the little market in liberty square). We could keep an eye on kids and not have to sit on the ground. People stood in front of us right before the parade started, but the kids could see and I still had a view when I did stand up so it was fine with me. Also sitting on the bench was more important to me than filling in the space in front of me lol...I could have stood right behind the girls about 10 min before parade started and had front row view). Some people who were sitting like we were then sat on the back of the benches with feet on the seat of the bench when the parade started and CMs didn’t make a big deal of it.

- rode Peter Pan
- rode 7DMT *note they had the wait posted at 55 minutes...my guess is to dissuade people from getting in the line. We only waited 15 and got in the line at 11:55pm.
- left the party (last show was ending as we were exiting 7DMT)

Some other observations - people as per usual never cease to amaze me - as we walked through the Peter Pan que there were hundreds of candy wrappers on the ground in the darlings bedroom scene room...and I’m not exaggerating. I felt bad for those who were going to have to clean that up!

Lines for rides were typically posted at 25 minutes, but we waited more like 10-15. Obviously not bad at all compared to wait times during the day, but in past years we have walked on to the point of riding things like BTMRR and Splash multiple times in a row with only having to walk the que and get on...that was not the case for us this year. Only thing that was walk on was it’s a small world.

We won’t do a party in August again...I knew it would be hot, but it was pretty miserable with the humidity even after midnight. We made the best of it and none of us complained, but it wouldn’t be my choice again! My favorite ride of the night was the boat ride back to the resort cause there was a cool breeze lol.

I hope this is helpful for others!
 


It’s been a few days, but I wanted to share our experience for the party on Tuesday the 20th. It may be especially helpful for anyone who is focused on rides and shows. Overall, we had a great time, but it was a bit different to me this year compared to previous (this was our 4th MNSSHP). Specifically:

1. It felt more crowded and I don’t say that lightly. We have been to sold out nights and this felt as crowded if not more...on a Tuesday in late August. I was surprised and they were checking wristbands regularly so these weren’t day guests who stayed.

2. The fireworks show looked like they added fireworks and music to a Disney junior episode. It was oddly upbeat and the music choices were strange...really missed grim grinning ghosts as part of it. We loved hallowishes so this was a let down.

3. Lines for everything were longer. We got everything done we wanted to do, but we also know what we are doing so we had a good plan. I can see it being really frustrating for anyone who didn’t have a plan.

Here is what we did:

- Arrived at MK at 3:30. They let us in at about 3:50.

- Took some pics as we walked through the party entrance area.

- used FP for Buzz (3:20-4:20)
- rode people mover
- used FP for Tomorrowland speedway (4:20-5:20)
- did laugh floor
- grabbed a drink (it was super hot!)
- used FP for Space Mountain (5:30-6:00)
- grabbed a quick dinner at Cosmic Rays
- met up with some friends we learned were there and took some pics

- rode Aladdin's carpets
- was going to ride pirates but line looked crazy so we didn’t at that time
- rode Splash Mountain
- rode Thunder Mountain
- got frozen apple cider and Carmel pretzels in Frontierland
*note this was about 8:30 because my daughter has a daily med she takes at that time. Pecos Bills seemed understaffed or was just really slow. I was in just to get some cups of water and it took me like 15 min only to learn they had them sitting off to the right and you could just grab them

- rode pirates
- rode haunted mansion
- rode it’s a small world
- headed to find a spot for fireworks - we got a spot at about 9:45 in the fenced garden area near Casey’s. People usually sit, but they all stood so we stood too. Had a great view and with it being so hot was glad we weren’t shoulder to shoulder with people.

- went to liberty square area to get a spot for the 2nd parade. It was nice because the kids sat right where they put the rope up and the adults sat on the benches they have right there (in front of where they usually have the little market in liberty square). We could keep an eye on kids and not have to sit on the ground. People stood in front of us right before the parade started, but the kids could see and I still had a view when I did stand up so it was fine with me. Also sitting on the bench was more important to me than filling in the space in front of me lol...I could have stood right behind the girls about 10 min before parade started and had front row view). Some people who were sitting like we were then sat on the back of the benches with feet on the seat of the bench when the parade started and CMs didn’t make a big deal of it.

- rode Peter Pan
- rode 7DMT *note they had the wait posted at 55 minutes...my guess is to dissuade people from getting in the line. We only waited 15 and got in the line at 11:55pm.
- left the party (last show was ending as we were exiting 7DMT)

Some other observations - people as per usual never cease to amaze me - as we walked through the Peter Pan que there were hundreds of candy wrappers on the ground in the darlings bedroom scene room...and I’m not exaggerating. I felt bad for those who were going to have to clean that up!

Lines for rides were typically posted at 25 minutes, but we waited more like 10-15. Obviously not bad at all compared to wait times during the day, but in past years we have walked on to the point of riding things like BTMRR and Splash multiple times in a row with only having to walk the que and get on...that was not the case for us this year. Only thing that was walk on was it’s a small world.

We won’t do a party in August again...I knew it would be hot, but it was pretty miserable with the humidity even after midnight. We made the best of it and none of us complained, but it wouldn’t be my choice again! My favorite ride of the night was the boat ride back to the resort cause there was a cool breeze lol.

I hope this is helpful for others!
This is similar to what I’m hoping to accomplish so super helpful for me. Thanks for sharing!
 
The bypass is not an “option”: when it's closed you can't use it, when it's open the cast members will not let you not use it.

Once again, there is a “wall” of cast members almost holding hands and making sure you go the right way. This is the spot you cannot get lost or confused once you're there.
That’s not quite true. While CMs will point you toward the bypass, you don’t have to take it. We’ve entered the park via Main Street on many occasions.
 
Do you have to have the allergy token to get the applesauce instead of candy? I want both candy AND applesauce. My kids like them in their lunches and as a snack, so I might as well stock up and get some of my grocery shopping done on vacation! :tongue:
Nope, the applesauce is all they’re passing out at COP. Go through the line as often as you like!
 
- headed to find a spot for fireworks - we got a spot at about 9:45 in the fenced garden area near Casey’s. People usually sit, but they all stood so we stood too. Had a great view and with it being so hot was glad we weren’t shoulder to shoulder with people.
Thank you for your review! I wanted to bold this part as I’ve seen a few others ask if it was open, but haven’t seen an answer since the first party.
 
That’s not quite true. While CMs will point you toward the bypass, you don’t have to take it. We’ve entered the park via Main Street on many occasions.

Maybe there is a time at which they start the Main Street clearance. All people on Main Street were flowing out when we were directed to use the bypass.
 
I do have Plaza garden viewing...I must not have explained well, sorry about that. We've done the HEA dessert party, plaza garden viewing, and usually stand at the front rail all the way to the left, but inside the plaza garden viewing section. That's where I've not seen any ECV's. I do see ECV's outside the garden directly in front of the Plaza garden, which I think is the regular area for them. I have just not ever seen so many ECV's inside the plaza garden that they stretched all the way across the front to where I usually stand,

Ah ok...makes sense! I was at the first MNSSHP of the season and perhaps I did see all the way down the length of the railing but it was super crowded in there so perhaps there were spots all the way to the end closer to main street. In any case, I'd think that unless you're going to the Oct. 31st party or maybe the one before, it won't be as crowded as it was for us. Yes there is a HC viewing area right across the walkway - it was entertaining watching people trying to get in there 1 minute before the fireworks started - lol!

I'll add that I was sitting on my scooter at the railing and I had no idea Jack Skellington was at the bottom of the castle. I had a pretty good view otherwise. You might miss what's towards the bottom of the castle but I'm thinking you still might be able to see it all!
 
Wow! A gal leaves the thread for a few days and she misses out of 20+ pages! I have some catching up to do! We fly out at o-dark thirty tomorrow morning....and I am working today :guilty: I pretty much ready to throw everything in the suitcase but dh isn't so I'm going to have to watch him pack to make sure he's "covered" appropriately, lol!

I do have a question about party merchandise. I probably should know this but I've only shopped for this stuff at the Emporium. Does Storybook Circus have the exact same stuff as the Emporium? I think it would work out with our plan to shop at SC but I don't want to miss anything. Interested in the pins, mainly.
 
do have Plaza garden viewing...I must not have explained well, sorry about that. We've done the HEA dessert party, plaza garden viewing, and usually stand at the front rail all the way to the left, but inside the plaza garden viewing section. That's where I've not seen any ECV's. I do see ECV's outside the garden directly in front of the Plaza garden, which I think is the regular area for them. I have just not ever seen so many ECV's inside the plaza garden that they stretched all the way across the front to where I usually stand, which is to the left closest to Main St. where my little red blob is on the pic of the map below

If we pay for the Plaza Fireworks Party within the MNSSHP and want to stand at the front rail, we are now out of luck? I understand having a spot for ECV's and wheelchairs, but I don't think that spot should be in an area that is exclusive to an upcharge event.
 
Wow! A gal leaves the thread for a few days and she misses out of 20+ pages! I have some catching up to do! We fly out at o-dark thirty tomorrow morning....and I am working today :guilty: I pretty much ready to throw everything in the suitcase but dh isn't so I'm going to have to watch him pack to make sure he's "covered" appropriately, lol!

I do have a question about party merchandise. I probably should know this but I've only shopped for this stuff at the Emporium. Does Storybook Circus have the exact same stuff as the Emporium? I think it would work out with our plan to shop at SC but I don't want to miss anything. Interested in the pins, mainly.

I think the cast member Big Top Souvenirs said they had everything the Emporium had but I am not positive. Some stuff was in the back of the store and some stuff was behind the register which is on the left wall.
 
Any recommendations on where to sit for the parade so we can see Nick and Judy beforehand? I know it's on Main St. but didn't know if there is a section that would be best to try and jockey a spot for.
 
Hi! We are attending 9/20 and I'm trying to figure out our timing and location for the parade and fireworks and I have a few questions.
I was thinking about watching the 9:15 parade from the area around the bridge from Frontierland. Is that a good spot?
I thought we could watch from there and then scoot over to secure a spot for the fireworks.
Is the plaza viewing area in front of Caseys still open during the parties? Would that give us enough time to get a good spot?
Thanks for any advice!!
 
Do you have to have the allergy token to get the applesauce instead of candy? I want both candy AND applesauce. My kids like them in their lunches and as a snack, so I might as well stock up and get some of my grocery shopping done on vacation! :tongue:
No, you do not need a token, at least we didn't. I want to say they were giving it out in Adventureland or possibly Frontierland. We were very happy with it - it is pumpkin flavored applesauce!
 
Thank you for your review! I wanted to bold this part as I’ve seen a few others ask if it was open, but haven’t seen an answer since the first party.
Oh yay! Thanks you guys! This was just what I needed to know. The plaza is a great spot to watch and I was also hoping it was open as usual. We will plan to try and catch a spot there. thanks!!
 
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