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

[GADisneyDad14]

They are next to the big pumpkin, and on Main Street with the castle in the background.

We have that same one at the pumpkin - it’s just us looking at the camera with a scared face, no magic or anything.

The shot I can’t figure out is the one where you hold up the frame and put your head in the middle - like the portraits in the HM. It’s just a zoomed in pic of my face in the frame. I thought there was supposed to be some magic on that one, but I guess not?

 

[sherlockmiles]

We have that same one at the pumpkin - it’s just us looking at the camera with a scared face, no magic or anything.

The shot I can’t figure out is the one where you hold up the frame and put your head in the middle - like the portraits in the HM. It’s just a zoomed in pic of my face in the frame. I thought there was supposed to be some magic on that one, but I guess not?

Correct - no magic for that one.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Correct - no magic for that one.

So just a zoomed in pic of my (at that point in the night, sweaty) face in a portrait that is half cut off because he zoomed so close?

Lol... delete!

 

[RAPstar]

How early are they starting the line for Moana?

 

[Best Aunt]

We have that same one at the pumpkin - it’s just us looking at the camera with a scared face, no magic or anything.

Good to know it's not just me. What a waste.

Future partygoers - if the Photopass photographer tells you to look scared, ask them why. If they are not going to add magic to the picture, you are just going to get a bunch of dumb pictures of you looking scared for no apparent reason.

 

[hakunamoscato91]

Question for all you wonderful DIS’ers. Does the line at Space Mountain go down at all during the first parade? Trying to determine if I’d encounter less crowds heading to Space right at 7 for the overlay or starting on the other side of the park and ending up at Space around 9 before I go check in for Cruella’s.

 

[Cluelyss]

How early are they starting the line for Moana?

Starting the line or starting the M&G?
I believe she begins meting at 5:30 again this year, so line will begin forming as soon as partygoers get in at 4. I have not read any reports of AP/DVC starting this line early.

 

[Cluelyss]

Would someone be able to label a party map with the character names at each symbol?


Also - what time can we checkin at cruella's? (I know it starts at 9:30) and where is the reserved parade view area? (someone said its not in front of tony's)

THANKS!

Check KtP’s page - he usually has a map with the names.

Not sure about check in, but the parade viewing is at the flagpole.

 

[RAPstar]

Starting the line or starting the M&G?
I believe she begins meting at 5:30 again this year, so line will begin forming as soon as partygoers get in at 4. I have not read any reports of AP/DVC starting this line early.

Thanks!

 

[Burgermom]

I am taking my 7 year old son to the party on Sunday Sept 29 and our priority is to see the parade and the fireworks (and maybe the hocus pocus show)
I need to see the first parade because I doubt my son can stay awake for the second.
What is my best strategy?
Where should I position myself for the parade?
Where should I position myself for the fireworks?
When should I start staking out a spot, keeping in mind that my son is about 4 and a half feet so would need to either stand on something or be near the front?
Any tips or suggestions are greatly appreciated

 

[Mom2Stitch]

Check KtP’s page - he usually has a map with the names.

Not sure about check in, but the parade viewing is at the flagpole.

I completely forgot that I subscribed to KtP until you mentioned this, so thanks!

I happened to look at Captain Jack and see that he has him listed as meeting on normal days and that is news to me. The times appear to be VERY limited, but we can try to meet him this way outside of the party.

 

[mckennarose]

I didn’t read the comment that way. There are other reserved areas for wheelchairs and I believe the OP thought those areas were moved to the dessert party reserved area.

FWIW, I didn't read the comment that way either. The poster was asking for clarification on the new dessert party HA area, not upset because the area exists at all.

IMO, I feel that Disney currently doesn't do enough to provide accommodations or enforce rules. I have absolutely no objection to having HA areas in Disney or anywhere else where those who need it can have access. Without going into personal detail, if my disease progresses to where I need to use a mobility device and access the HA areas I would hope it would be a positive experience, as it should be. One of the reasons I like the dessert parties is because I don't have to exhaust myself in fighting through crowds or standing in an area for an hour to claim a space.

The issue is that some people feel Disney has not done enough to provide accommodations whether it's for general HA areas or in this case with the Plaza Garden dessert party viewing. It's almost like Disney saw the dollar signs in charging for the premium viewing spot for HEA and the new MNSSS dessert parties, went through with the plans to cram as many people as possible into the dessert party area, and then as an afterthought....realized that people who needed HA accommodations and paid for the dessert party weren't getting them so now they're trying to fix the situation. It's admirable that they want to remedy the issue in the dessert party garden area, but it should've been thought of before they crowded so many people into the dessert parties in the first place. I wonder how that area will work on the HEA nights where they cram 2 dessert parties into the same area. Especially since some have mentioned the view is not that great up close to the rail while in a wheelchair.

The MK HA areas are over crowded and I don't get why they made another projection heavy show where people need to be front and center to view it and did not expand the HA areas? Or at least remove some of the obstacles that block views and possibly enforce rules on who/how many can accompany the person in the HA area? This thread has some interesting perspectives from people who have used the HA areas for the parade and dessert party.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/disabilities-parade-viewing-thoughts-on-this-incident.3766325/

 

[Princess Michele]

I need help/advice from the experts on our plans. This is our first MNSSHP and we want to see lots of the characters, parade, and fireworks show. It will be myself, DD23, and DS12 and we will be attending tonight 8/27 and 8/30. Here is what I have so far.

8/27
3:00 enter on a park ticket
3:05 - 5:00 line up and see Jack and Sally
5:00 - 7:00 line up and see Pooh and Friends
7:15 - 8:00 Genie and Jasmine
8:00 - 8:30 Aladdin and Abu
8:35 Check in for Plaza Fireworks Dessert Party and eat
9:15 - 9:50 ride Space Mtn or see Elvis Stitch if lines are short enough
9:55 - 10:35 watchfireworks from party viewing area
10:45 - 11:35 find spot and watch parade from a Frontierland or Liberty Square
11:40 ride BTMRR or HM
12:00 watch Hocus Pocus show

8/30
3:30 arrive
3:45-4:00 enter on party ticket
4:15 ride Winnie the Pooh with FP
4:30 ride Peter Pan with FP
5:00-6:60 line up and meet Moana
6:30-7:20 line up and meet Jack Sparrow
See Tarzan, Jane, and Terk, Jafar, Lotso, Elvis Stitch if not at the first party and ride rides

My other thoughs are to see Moana at our first party at 5:00 and then get in line for Tarzan/Jane and see Pooh and Friends on our second night at 5:00 keeping everything else the same.

Does my timing look okay? Is the anything I need to adjust?

Will there be time to see Jafar between the fireworks and lining up for the parade tonight?

Thank you for any advice/help. I am finding this planning more stressful than going to HS on 8/29 since seeing all of the special characters is a high priority. Sorry to have such a long post. I will keep track of wait times so I can post for others to plan their trips.

 

[trishadono]

Question for all you wonderful DIS’ers. Does the line at Space Mountain go down at all during the first parade? Trying to determine if I’d encounter less crowds heading to Space right at 7 for the overlay or starting on the other side of the park and ending up at Space around 9 before I go check in for Cruella’s.

Thats what I am trying to do too! HM during 1st parade /9p ish then run to cruellas.

 

[trishadono]

Last year after 2 weeks waiting for a magic shot that still hadn't shown up I emailed: MyDisneyPhotoPass .com

I told them what was missing and it was fixed. It was the one with head in lantern and I really wanted it.

 

[lovingeire]

Has anyone got a photo of the Halloween Party Light Up Tumbler lit up?

Also, refillable mugs for this year; via facebook group im in

I so want one of these, but have a feeling they'll be gone by the end of October when I get there!

 

[lovethattink]

We were discussing our SWGE plans when DH mentioned that he'd rather spend the money on the new MNSSHP Pass instead of light sabers and droids. Sooooo, I ordered the Party Pass for the family!!! Our last party was in 2015. We are very excited to go to all these parties! Now I have reading up to do!

Ps. We're still going to SWGE, but for the atmosphere and ride!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Heading to check into Chef Mickey before the party tonight. Wish us luck!

 

[RJstanis]

Hope this helps. Our party was this past Fri Aug 23rd.

Crowds seemed about medium to medium low to me. They were way better than my early Sept Sunday party last year. I was ecstatic about that. Weather was perfect considering this time of year. Was actually a frequent small breeze throughout evening too with no rain, so super lucked out this year. Our priorities were rides, candy, mnsshp entertainment, and an occasional character and pictures if we felt like it. I typed out a wordy version breaking down of when I did everything but I feel it's too long for this forum so I'll post it in the Trip Report section and link it (eventually). I had front row spots for the 1st parade and spread out while laying down spot in the West plaza grass in front of Casey's for the fireworks.

Quick version…

Accomplishments prior to 7pm:
-party and SotMK cards, Entrance bypass bags and treats, Space Mountain (FP+), Enchanted Tales, Peter Pan ride (FP+), HM (FP+), BTMR, Splash Mountain, and technically PoTC

Party Accomplishments or post 7pm:
Magic carpets, Jafar (M&G), Swiss Family Treehouse walkthrough, Little Mermaid ride, eat Cosmic Ray’s food (togo while waiting in parade spot), 1st parade front row in Liberty Square, Fireworks in left lawn in front of Casey’s, two magic shots, castle background photo, Buzz Lightyear Spin, Space Mountain, 7DMT, Pooh ride, Hocus Pocus castle show, and bag and a half worth of candy from ToT (x 5 peoples worth)

Could have easily done but passed with <5 min wait/ walkon:
Gravediggers M&G, Ducks M&G, Goofy M&G, Barnstormer ride, Dumbo ride

 

[kitkat4622]

I need help/advice from the experts on our plans. This is our first MNSSHP and we want to see lots of the characters, parade, and fireworks show. It will be myself, DD23, and DS12 and we will be attending tonight 8/27 and 8/30. Here is what I have so far.

8/27
3:00 enter on a park ticket
3:05 - 5:00 line up and see Jack and Sally
5:00 - 7:00 line up and see Pooh and Friends
7:15 - 8:00 Genie and Jasmine
8:00 - 8:30 Aladdin and Abu
8:35 Check in for Plaza Fireworks Dessert Party and eat
9:15 - 9:50 ride Space Mtn or see Elvis Stitch if lines are short enough
9:55 - 10:35 watchfireworks from party viewing area
10:45 - 11:35 find spot and watch parade from a Frontierland or Liberty Square
11:40 ride BTMRR or HM
12:00 watch Hocus Pocus show

8/30
3:30 arrive
3:45-4:00 enter on party ticket
4:15 ride Winnie the Pooh with FP
4:30 ride Peter Pan with FP
5:00-6:60 line up and meet Moana
6:30-7:20 line up and meet Jack Sparrow
See Tarzan, Jane, and Terk, Jafar, Lotso, Elvis Stitch if not at the first party and ride rides

My other thoughs are to see Moana at our first party at 5:00 and then get in line for Tarzan/Jane and see Pooh and Friends on our second night at 5:00 keeping everything else the same.

Does my timing look okay? Is the anything I need to adjust?

Will there be time to see Jafar between the fireworks and lining up for the parade tonight?

Thank you for any advice/help. I am finding this planning more stressful than going to HS on 8/29 since seeing all of the special characters is a high priority. Sorry to have such a long post. I will keep track of wait times so I can post for others to plan their trips.