Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party has become one of my favorite events of the year! Between the
special character greetings, fireworks, shows, and trick or treating there is a lot to take in. Sure, it's just a silly Halloween party...but to fully experience everything you have to have a clear idea of what to expect. Our first year attending was
a little hectic, and our irritation was palpable.
I know you've heard a lot of this before, but here are our top five tips to experience the party to its fullest:
Show Up Early (and rested):
-If you have any inclination that you or your group will want to experience attractions during the festivities get them out of the way before the party actually begins. MNSSHP traditionally runs from 7PM to Midnight. If you don't have a regular base ticket for the day, fear not! With your hard ticket to the event you can gain access to the Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM.
Use the few hours prior to the party to experience attractions, (Haunted Mansion or Pirates maybe?) eat your evening meal, and finalize your game plan for the evening. Don't waste time on attractions during the party until the very end.
Line Up Before the Party Starts:
- A huge part of MNSSHP is character meet and greets. Both fur and face characters are in every conceivable corner of the park, but you don't need to bother them unless they're specific to the party.
Every year there are a few must meet characters. This year the big ticket are Jack and Sally from classic Nightmare Before Christmas. These characters (however ugly the design is...) are extremely rare at Walt Disney World, and the line will reflect this throughout the night. If you have any hope of enjoying the party without waiting in a long line during the limited hours available you need to line up early. Join (or start) the queue no later than 45 minutes before 7:00 if you have any interest in meeting these rare characters. The same rule applies for the seven dwarves and the princesses/princes.
It is possible to meet all characters available...but you will have to dedicate your entire evening toward the process.