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

[jenhelgren]

Watched the parade from there and then cut right across, through the restroom shortcut to basically front and center of the castle for the Fireworks and Hocus Pocus Spelltacular.

This is exactly what I want to do! I love watching the parade in Frontierland and planned on cutting through the bypass to Adventureland but wasnt sure what we would be walking into at that point in the hub! Can you give more details on the route you took into the hub and how bad the crowds were? I would like to cross Main St and view near Plaza so we are on the Tomorrowland side after the show but I don't know if the parade will already be there by the time we are!

 

[jenhelgren]

For the parade, my strategy has been to watch in front of CBJ in Frontierland, as soon as the parade passes we zip through to Adventureland (with a quick bathroom break!) and head to the hub. The parade will be rounding in front of the castle and people from Frontierland and Liberty Square won't be there yet if they're following the parade, and no one from Main St. will have moved up yet as the parade hasn't even reached them. You can get a really good spot to watch the show

Do you have any suggestions on where to position ourselves for the best viewing possible without becoming sardines? Is there any time to stop off at ToT or bathroom break only and book to the hub?

 

[mckennarose]

Do you have any suggestions on where to position ourselves for the best viewing possible without becoming sardines? Is there any time to stop off at ToT or bathroom break only and book to the hub?

That's a tough one because a lot will depend on how crowded the party is that particular night. The closer you get to the front of the castle, the more dense the crowd will be. We usually don't go that far down, but last year we did the midnight show of HP and were right down in the thick of it by the stage and you are practically touching the person next to you! Once you're in, you're not getting back out until the show is over as there is absolutely no wiggle room. Back farther by the Partner's statue and past that toward the gardens and Main St. there seems to be a little more breathing room around you. But again, I would guess that depends on how crowded the party is that night.

Can you give more details on the route you took into the hub and how bad the crowds were? I would like to cross Main St and view near Plaza so we are on the Tomorrowland side after the show but I don't know if the parade will already be there by the time we are!

I know you were asking the other poster this question, but I'll share what our experience was a few weeks ago. I wrote about it somewhere on the thread but I can't find it now. We were in front of CBJ for the first parade and as soon as the villains float came past us, we left and walked along the wooden sidewalk by the storefronts to the walkway that leads to Adventureland. I believe it brings you out by the flying carpets. We headed through Adventureland and crossed the bridge toward the hub area and by that time the Incredibles floats were coming into the castle area. You won't be able to cross to the Plaza area until after the parade moves through. You can do it, just expect to be moving through thick crowds at that time.

 

[sjberg79]

We are going this weekend for a 5 night stay and I haven't gotten tickets yet but I was debating between 9/29 and 10/1. I was going to get the 10/1 tickets but the wasn't last Tuesday the sell out day? I'm thinking maybe 10/1 might be less busy because it's the start of Epcot Forever but perhaps that's just wishful thinking.

 

[blakefamily]

We are going to MNSSHP tonight!! Our group of 6 is very excited! We have FP for SM at 4 and then BTMRR at 505. If we want to be there at 4. What time should we plan on arriving to parking? We are staying at Orange Lake. Also it's been years since we've done MNSSHP, do they give out trick or treat bags ? Fingers crossed for no sell out crowds!! Want a decent to low 7DMT wait as we don't have FP for our MK day this week.

 

[Best Aunt]

Also it's been years since we've done MNSSHP, do they give out trick or treat bags ?

Yes but the bags they give you are very small. They're like a very small gift bag. Take your own bag if you can. The reusable grocery bags that you see at the grocery store cash register would work well.

 

[csusunshine]

Has anyone done the dessert party then just found a spot near the fireworks viewing area? We are debating this or trying to swim upstream from the hub towards Adventureland for the 2nd party.

 

[FutureMrs.Incredible]

Okay so sorry if this question has already been answered, but.. are the party-exclusive snacks available before 7pm? We will be MK by at least 4pm, and I want to eat dinner (specifically a Lotso burger!) before the party actually starts. We are going to the party on this Friday the 27th, and I am doing my last minute plans. Thanks guys!!

 

[Funfire240]

I posted pictures from the 23rd but didn't get a chance to state anymore. Despite the crowds, we did have a really good time. We didn't do any character meets or special photopasses mainly because of lines and this trip we just weren't interested since I didn't buy Memory Maker (only had 2 parks days plus the party). At one point we could have waited for Jack Sparrow and probably only would've been about 1/2 hour since he was getting ready to go on break but we chose not to wait.
We arrived right about 4:00 and entered with no problem. We had fast passes for Space so DH and DD went on and then I went with DD after while they walked to Gaston's for the cinnamon roll. After we went on our Splash fast pass (and got soaked lol). Then we had dinner at Peco's for some of us and then went and sat at CHH for the other 2 to eat. (most won't do this but it worked well for us)
I can't remember exactly how we did everything but we stated at Buzz with about a 15 minute wait just before 7. We then went to ToT but the line at Tomorrowland Terrace was outrageous - same with COP. we decided to walk towards fantasyland and did the lines at the train station and LM and was surprised how long they were. The kids really wanted to ride Pirates so we headed that way. Wait time was listed at 45 minutes but only took us about maybe 15. We LOVED the live actors (and were surprised more then just one like at Villians). We were kind of all over then without a real plan and I don't really remember the exact order lol.
We watched part of the first parade from near the bridge to Tomorrowland. We went to Monster's Inc and then stayed in there for awhile - DD was happy she made it on screen as the "Professional Candy Collector". (we stayed extra to watch while DH took DD on the people mover). We then left there and met up with the guys to watch the fireworks from again near the bridge but on the Tomorrowland side - we couldn't see all of the projections but did still see quite a bit. After DD wanted to try to find a closer spot for the 2nd parade. DH took DS on Buzz and we went looking about 10:45. Little did we know we were almost too late to find a front row spot! We ventured to Liberty Square and by chance grabbed a spot right up by the rope - although DD was almost knocked over (she's 11!) by people pushing her at first. I couldn't believe how busy even the 2nd parade was!
After the parade we headed to the Carousel at her request because she wanted to ride Cinderella's horse before we left. It worked out as it was almost empty back there by this point. The guys met us again and at 11:55 we jumped on Peter Pan. After the ride and a restroom break, Fantasyland was almost deserted. I love it so quite and peaceful with no one around at night there!
However, the last HP show was still going on so as we walked out at 12:30 thinking it wouldn't be bad, hit the crowds all exiting.
We stayed at POP and had to wait longer for a bus then we did with staying to close the night before on a non party night! When we got on the bus at 1:05 am there were still a lot of people for maybe another 2 bus loads to leave. It was about 1:45 I noticed when we were finally back in our room. (on a note, I wanted to take a Minnie Van but the app wasn't working for me and when I tried earlier in the day from TL I was told you could only book thru the app and not over the phone so I was a little bummed that I wasn't able to get one as we would've been back to the room ALOT sooner but in the end it was all ok and worked out)

I can say by 8:30/9:00 ToT lines died down and were very easy to go through - JC one went very fast as did Diamond Horseshoe. Towards the 2nd half of the night ToT was no problem at all and we ended up with a TON of candy.

This was a last minute weekend trip due to our kids having a teacher work day at school yesterday and all in all I'm very glad that we went. We were pretty much there for the atmosphere of Halloween and the parade and fireworks and I'm happy with our trip.

 

[evlaina]

We are going this weekend for a 5 night stay and I haven't gotten tickets yet but I was debating between 9/29 and 10/1. I was going to get the 10/1 tickets but the wasn't last Tuesday the sell out day? I'm thinking maybe 10/1 might be less busy because it's the start of Epcot Forever but perhaps that's just wishful thinking.

We're going 10/1 (could have gone 9/29, 10/1, or 10/3). We chose that day because I thought it'd be the lowest crowds, due to being a Tuesday plus Epcot Forever, but it also just worked with our plans better. Last Tuesday, 9/17 was reported as busy/sold out by rumor (not officially sold out from Disney), but it was also the last CM discount day, so it would have higher crowds.

 

[Burgermom]

Any recommendations on where to grab quick service dinner during the night of the party? I would like to do mobile ordering but from what I have read it sounds like it can still be a bit of an ordeal getting food quickly. I am not picky about what kind of food it is or the cost; mostly just the easiest and quickest to grab. I would likely want to grab something around 6:00-7:00 pm. TIA

 

[sherlockmiles]

HI all.
Thought I'd share some sparse notes from our 2 party nights - 9/15 & 9/17. Sorry there aren't more details, but I tracked what I could via texting (to @FoxC63 - bless her heart to deal with my texts!) I will post a few pictures separately tonight.

9/17 was definitely more crowded than 9/15.

9/15:
In line for Jack @2:54 - about 6 groups back. Got party band upon line entry.
Jack started promptly at 6:15.
6:46
Done with Jack, Did bypass, got SOTMK cards, bought party merchandise in Emporium, rode HM & BTMR, had a few pics done on Main St - got in line for Queen of Hearts, 4th group (yep, we really did all of that) - line for Pooh was PAST Cheshire Cat Cafe at this point!!
7:05
Done with Queen, in line for Alice
8:05
Done with Alice, rode tea cups and barnstormer, met Goofy, got Evil Queen magic shot, got into line for HM hearse
8:45
Done with HM hearse photo, Lantern photo, hitchhiking ghosts picture, and got in line for gravediggers
9:15
done with gd and in line for HM Mickey
9:40 done with Mickey - At Cruella's
......
left after 12:00 HP show, got headless horseman photo, on bus to POFQ at 12:40.
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9/17:
3:50 - no one in line for 7Dwarves so I went into tent and met all 4 regular characters
4:15 - done inside tent, got in line for 7Dwarves, I'm group 7.
4:30 - all MK rides at 15 minutes or less except for 7DMT (40) and Peter Pan (35)
5:25 - let us into tent, line snakes all the way to tent entrance
6:30 done with 7D
Went back down to firehouse to get SOTMK card, go thru bypass and get 1 bypass pic
655 in line for Tarzan, about 7 groups back
7:15 done with tarzan, hop over to alladin line
waited 15 minutes, line didn't move, we were probably 30-40 groups back - left
went to POTC
8:00 done with POTC, not worth the wait, live action people pretty good, got ONE chocolate coin for candy
tot at tortuga
8:30 - went to dessert party, stayed til 9:15
rode space mountain - GREAT
tot
10:00 - back to dessert party to go to garden
5' swath across front of ENTIRE Garden area only for mobile devices and their people. No good viewing spots. (not because we got there at 10 - we explored the entire area) even up against back fence, there was always a head or shrub or lamp post in the way. Not happy.

Fireworks - projections are great, but old show/story better.

after fireworks:
rode 7DMT, HM, BTMR
Got hearse, lantern, and hatbox pics
Got hitch hiking photo and met gravediggers
Got town square, main st photos
left about 12:10 - got headless horseman photo

 

[Sallysue82]

I am seriously debating on getting tickets to a dessert party for my 9/27 MNSSHP night . . .There are 6 of us (2 5yr olds) 4 have never been to WDW before and it is our only MK day . . . I really want this to be special but 1 of the kids has dairy/egg allergy - would it still be worth it for the dessert party?

 

[AntJulie]

9/27 - Friday's party is sold out.

 

[FoxC63]

@sherlockmiles ,
AMAZING! You got a lot done! Thanks for the report, looking forward to the photos!

 

[FoxC63]

9/27 - Friday's party is sold out.

Thanks for the heads up!



Just saying, as you can see Sept. 17th party was NOT Sold Out.

 

[Sallysue82]

Thanks for the heads up!

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Just saying, as you can see Sept. 17th party was NOT Sold Out.

OH NO!!!

Guess that answers my question - we should probably bite the bullet and get dessert party tickets for fireworks viewing . . .

 

[osufeth24]

My parents wanted to go next week on the 3rd, not so sure now with how crowded it sounds like its getting. I went on opening night, and that was getting borderline crowded for me

 

[VAtink]

Wow, two sold out dates in one week in September? I don't recall that happening in the last few years (please correct me if I'm wrong). Seems this is a popular week to be down there! We'll be adding to the crowds tomorrow! HA!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Wow, it’s been awhile since there has been a party sell-out several days in advance, not day of (other than 10/31).